Art-I-Facts Jan-Mar 2014

The Cultural Arts Magazine for Polk County
COMPLIMENTARY
VOLUME 16 / NUMBER 2 / JAN-MAR 2014
Central Florida Dance Celebration Florida Dance Arts Page 19 The Art of Comedy The Lakeland Center Page 21 How do you sculpt Honor? Platform Art Page 27
Stephen Knapp, Done for the Night, detail
Polk Museum of Art presents
Stephen Knapp: New Light

On view through March 8, 2014
800 E. Palmetto St. Lakeland, FL 33801 863.680.7743 www.PolkMuseumofArt.org Located on Lake Morton behind Lakeland Public Library Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm; Closed Mon.
Contents
A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance
Volume 16 Number 2 Winter 2014
Publisher
Meri Mass Executive Director Polk Arts Alliance director@polkarts.org
Presidents Message................................................................ 2 Executive Directors Message..................................................... 4 New Member Spotlight............................................................. 5 5 Under $10. ......................................................................... 6 Polk Winter Theatre Guide........................................................ 8 True Works of Art Promote Polk States Current Theatre Season.......... 10 Theatre Winter Haven StageRead Series....................................... 11 On Q-Tips and Tweeting. .......................................................... 12 A New Frank Lloyd Wright Building Opens at FSC. ............................ 14 Site Specifics: Dan Gunderson & Barbara Sorenson.......................... 15 Bloomin Arts Festival / TD Bank Central Park Art Festival................. 16 Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival............................... 17 Jimmy Taylor, Volunteer Extraordinaire. ....................................... 18 Florida Dance Arts Celebrates The 20th Anniversary of the Central Florida Dance Celebration........... 19 Lakeland Concert Band Performs for Honor Flight........................... 20 The Art of Comedy Comes to The Lakeland Center.......................... 21 Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, Quilts Orange Blossom Festival and Unique Wearable Art.......................... 22 Motivate, Support and Inspire... The LAG 2014 / Literary Leanings...... 23 22nd Annual Carillon Festival: New Music on Old Bells...................... 24 The Art of Brian Blume...Doing Percussion His Way.......................... 25 The Men of Florida Dance Theatre. ............................................. 26 How do you sculpt Honor?..................................................... 27 Lunch & Learn Speaker Series / Moe Bandy - One Night Only!............. 28 Call for Artists...................................................................... 29 Youth. ............................................................................ 30-33 Grammy Award Winning Composer/Guitarist Visits Polk............ 30 Warm Up Your Winter at Explorations V................................ 31 PAA Welcomes New Cultural Arts Council Member: McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy.................... 32 2013-2014 Kids Tag Art Awards of Distinction Recipients............ 33 Artist Spotlight: Camile McClellan, Costume Designer...................... 34 Classes/Workshops................................................................ 35 Cultural Arts Calendar (November-December 2013)..................... 36-41 Polk Arts Alliance Membership Recognition Cultural Arts Council Organization Directory/Map....................... 42-43 Member Benefits/Membership & Subscription Form......................... 44
Artifacts Magazine is published four times a year by the Polk Arts Alliance in support of the Cultural Arts Council member organizations. Advertising and news may be submitted for consideration by calling (863) 797-4278 or email to admin@ polkarts.org. Letters to the editor are welcome on any subject relating to the content of the magazine. All opinions expressed in this publication are those of the advertisers, writers or other news sources, and do not reflect the opinions of the magazine, the publisher or the editor. Artifacts Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited submissions or errors. Contents are copyrighted. Reproduction of any material in this publication without written permission of the publisher is prohibited. 2013 Polk Arts Alliance. All rights reserved. Any reproduction in whole or in part without the express written consent of Polk Arts Alliance is prohibited. Printed in U.S.A.
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Winter Theatre Guide Page 8
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New Frank Lloyd Wright Building Opens at FSC Page 14
The Men of Florida Dance Theatre Page 26
Front Cover:
Geert dHollander performs on the Bok Tower Carillon. Photo by Michael Potthast. Visit Bok Tower Gardens during the 85th Founders Day Weekend, February 1-2, and during the 22nd International Carillon Festival with concerts daily, March 8-22 at 1pm & 3pm. www.boktowergardens.org or call 863-676-1408.
Moe Bandy at The Ritz One Night Only Page 28
Art-i-facts A Publication of the Polk Arts Alliance
from the desk of the
President
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
J. Davis Connor President Patricia K. Lamb Vice President Martha Roe Burke Secretary / Treasurer Kathy Buldini Cultural Arts Council Chair Cindy Rodriquez Immediate Past President
Our new Board looks forward to the New Year with excitement! We have recruited representatives of the arts and culture community from every corner of Polk County, and we are turning our attention to finding out what unites all of us in creativity, management and marketing. This will be a year dominated by our effort to organize and carry out a community-based project to give arts and culture in Polk a single, memorable brand, drawn at the grass-roots from the sense of identity and sense of place that is possessed in common by all of our arts and culture constituents. While this could be an end in itself, we want to use it as a vehicle to get to know each and every individual and organization that we represent as the Board of Polks Official Local Arts Agency. We are sure that the growth of arts and culture in our communities has produced, and is producing, potential members whose support and ideas we need, and who need our voice in the halls of government and the conference rooms of businesses. We will be in touch! J. Davis Connor
DIRECTORS
Chevon Baccus Nancy Christy La Toya Davis-Craig ANDY CROSSFIELD Joan Davies GARY GESSFORD Steve Githens ADAM JUSTICE Shawn McDonough Anita Strang Debra Sutton JANE WATERS THOMAS
Art Resource Council

CINDY HARTLEY ROSS Chair SUE BENTLEY BOB ENGLISH CYNTHIA HAFFEY ANDY HERNANDEZ DR. EILEEN HOLDEN NANCY HALE HOYT DR. ANNE KERR BRIAN KIER MIKE LAPAN DOUG SMALL EDIE YATES NIV BEN YEHUDA
The Drive Is On...
TO SUPPORT THE ARTS IN FLORIDA
EX OFFICIO
MELONY BELL County Commissioner
This year at renewal time, choose a Florida State of the Arts license plate and help fund important programs in Polk County including the visual arts, theatre, music and dance. Already renewed your tag? Simply visit your local tag office, turn in your current plate and receive your new one on the spot for a small handling fee. Patrons of the arts tag may claim a $20 tax deduction for the charitable donation.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MERI MASS
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message from the
Executive Director
The 2014 season is in full swing with an abundance of world class art, music and entertainment across our county that enriches the quality of life we experience in all of our communities. As the County Arts Agency, the Polk Arts Alliance is looking ahead to work toward our objectives that include promoting Polk County as the Heart of the Arts destination as a whole, as well as working with each municipality to identify their unique cultural footprint.
Meri Mass
The Polk Arts Alliance Board of Directors would like to thank the Tourist Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners for their continued support of the Polk Arts Alliance again this year. Their support allows us to continue our marketing our cultural arts assets and the publication of our County arts magazine Art-i-facts, which the public continues to enjoy. Also their support allows the Polk Arts Alliance to continue to advocate on behalf of our county arts organizations in Tallahassee at the Division of Cultural Affairs; partner with our State arts agency The Florida Cultural Alliance; to continue as a council member on the Americans for the Arts Private Industry Council in Washington, DC (putting Polk County on the national arts destination map) giving me the opportunity to continue to bring global awareness of what our County has to offer in the arts and our vast creative industries. We look forward to expanding all of our marketing and branding efforts in the new year as we know this will enhance our future economic growth and prosperity. Im looking forward to a very productive and an exciting 2014! Meri Mass
New Member Spotlight

Calling Young Artists!
Students must be of age 13-18 as of May 1, 2014.
Lakeland Sister Cities International

Lakeland Sister Cities fosters partnerships within the community and between international cities, counties and states to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation one individual, one community at at time. Each year, Sister Cities International sponsors an art competition for students of ages 13-18 as of the deadline, May 1, 2014. Member sister cities are encouraged to submit one artwork from each of their sister cities. This years theme is Connect globally. Thrive locally. Lakeland-area young artists should illustrate through 2D media how global connectivity allows an individual or community to thrive locally. How this has impacted you for the better? Member sister cities submit their entries to Sister Cities International by May 1, 2014. Ten finalists, 5 U.S. and 5 international, will be selected for display at the 2014 Sister Cities Annual Conference in San Jose, CA. After the conference, the finalist artworks go on an international tour to select Sister City locations for a year. One U.S. artist and one international artist will be selected as Grand Prize winners. Each winner receives $1000 cash. For more information, contact Jim Verplanck by phone 863-899-4782 or via email to jimverplanck@aol.com or sistercities@lakelandgov.net.
Harrison School for the Arts to host the Lakeland Sister Cities Young Artist Showcase Theme: Connect globally. Thrive locally.
A competition for Lakeland-area students (private, public and homeschooled). Only two-dimensional (2D) artwork, all media accepted. Dimensions of the art and matting must not exceed 24x36 inches. Use of copyrighted or trademarked images is prohibited. Entries must not be plagiarized, stolen, or copied from any other source. Entries must not defame or invade the rights of any person, living or dead. All entries must be supported by matting if applicable. Do not frame the entry. Artwork must be delivered to Harrison during this week. Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony
February 10-14, 2014
February 28, 2014, 6-7pm
Visual Concepts
Owners Sharon Haeusler and Mal Surrency have parlayed their strong background in art and design into a growing business, Visual Concepts of FL, LLC, for over fifteen years. Developing a congenial rapport with their business and personal clients, and supporting these relationships with a comprehensive and eclectic range of art and art products, including their own designs, has led to their success. Sharon also teaches instructional watercolor and acrylic classes in the relaxed atmosphere of the gallery and studio. Each 6-week session is limited to six students to provide an individualized creative experience for all levels of artistic expression. A native of Florida, Mal Surrency is active in teaching and exhibiting his artwork in the gallery. Mal is a founding member of Arts on the Park and co-founder of the Imperial Art Gallery. His award-winning paintings hang in many private and corporate collections, including Tampa Electric Co., historic Lakeland and SunTrust Bank. In addition to applying his artistic abilities to custom framing design, Mal also creates site specific works of art for both residential and corporate clients. His most recent creations include two original Tuscany scenes for the Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building. Sharon Haeusler is an award-winning artist whose watercolors project a strong sense of design and color. In addition to her artistic abilities, Sharon is very active in local organizations that support small business.
Mal Surrency Sharon Haeusler
She led the National Association of Business Women Owners, Lakeland Metro Chapter to national affiliation in 2000. She also served on the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2003-2006. Presently, Sharon serves as President of the Lakeland Art Guild. One of the oldest visual arts organizations in the area, LAG is composed of working artists and supporters of the arts who want to encourage the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the visual arts.
Visual Concepts, Fine Art & Custom Framing

2607 Orleans Avenue Lakeland FL 33803 Phone: 863-646-7166 Web: www.visualconceptsfl.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday 10am-2pm. See upcoming art class schedule on page 35 of Art-i-facts.
Polks arts and cultural institutions offer many opportunities to quench your cultural thirst for less than the cost of three lattes. Here are five.
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Lake Wales Museum and Cultural Center, popularly known as The Depot Museum, is a resource center for the collection, conservation, exhibition, and study of materials pertaining to the history of Lake Wales, Florida. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children under 12. Hours are MondayFriday, 9am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Phone 863-676-5160 or email lakewalesdepotmuseum@gmail.com.
Explorations V Childrens Museum provides three floors of kid-powered, hands-on exhibits and mind-stretching programs in the arts and sciences to celebrate the five senses! Admission is $7 for children and adults, $3.50 for seniors (65+). Military and teacher families, members and children under 2 are free. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am- 5:30pm. Learn more: phone 863-687-3869 or visit www.explorationsv.com.
Admission to Polk Museum of Art is $5 general, $4 seniors, students, members and children age 5 and younger admitted free. Hours: TuesdaySaturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm. The Museum is open for FREE on Saturday mornings, 10am Noon. Special exhibits or events may have different admission fees or hours. Learn more: PolkMuseumofArt.org.
The Polk Theatre presents highly acclaimed independent films on many Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and on Sundays at 2pm. Tickets: $7 for adults, $5 for seniors (60+) and students with ID, children 12 and under are $4.Find film information in The Ledgers Time Out on Thursday, visit www.polktheatre.org or phone the entertainment line at (863) 682-8227.
Enjoy three Florida Southern College Festival of Fine Arts Music Events: A Music Faculty Showcase, Edition 2014 on February 17 at 7:30pm; Jazz Encounters on March 14 at 7:30pm; and The Big Bass Theory on March 19 at 2:30pm. Tickets: $8 adults, $4 students. Purchase tickets through the Box Office in person or by phone (863) 680-4296 Monday-Friday, 1-4pm or starting 90 minutes before each performance.
Festival of Fine Arts

11 Music Performances 8 Gallery Exhibits 6 Faculty Performances 5 Theatre Productions 4 Special Events
2013-2014
Call today for tickets www.flsouthern.edu/ffa 863.680.4296
GREAtER TUNA is the hilarious comedy about Texas third smallest town, where the Lions Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna -men, women, children and animals. A Lakeland Community Theatre production at Lake Mirror Theatre. Dates: January 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 7:30pm; January 19 & 26 at 2pm. Tickets: Adults $22, Seniors (55 & up) $20, Students $15, Children $10 (12 & under). Phone (863) 603-7529 or www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com.
New York City, Oct. 6, 2009: Crowds of people sitting on benches and on the red steps or walking past the red steps above the TKTS booths at Times Square in the evening.
ROCK OF AGEs is an arena-rock love story told through the mind

blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benetar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Dont miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on! ONE NIGHT ONLY: January 15 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $45, $50, $60 (service charges will apply) are available at The Lakeland Center Box Office, by phone 863-834-8111, at thelakelandcenter.com or call the 24-hour ticket line 888-397-0100.
Polk Winter Theatre Guide

No need to travel to NYC for outstanding theatrical performances. Local community theatre programs, touring companies; Polks schools, college and university theatre arts departments provide high-quality theatre experiences for Central Florida residents and visitors.
GODspELL, the unique reflection on the life of Jesus, draws from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville. An ensemble of Broadways best performs the greatest story ever told to the music of Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of Wicked and Pippin. ONE NIGHT ONLY: January 21 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $45, $50, $60 and $65 (service charges will apply) are available at The Lakeland Center Box Office, by phone 863-834-8111, at thelakelandcenter.com or call the 24-hour ticket line 888-397-0100.
DONt DREss FOR DINNER is a frenetic case of mistaken identity with more twists than a corkscrew, setting the stage for illicit bliss and hilarious complications. Bernards plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend, Robert. But when Bernards wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own. Dates: January 9-11, 1618, 19, 23-25 at 7:30pm; January 12, 19, 25 & 26 at 2:30pm. Tickets: Adults $20, Students $17. Information & tickets (863) 294-7469 or visit www.theatrewinterhaven.com.
BRIGHtON BEACH MEMOIRs is part one of Neil Simons semi-autobiographical trilogy: a portrait of the writer as a Brooklyn teenager in 1937 living with his family in crowded, lower middle class circumstances. The play captures a few days in the life of a struggling Jewish household with drama and comedy. A Polk State Theatre Arts production in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Dates: February 5-8 & 11-14 at 7:30pm. Tickets: General $8; Free admission for Polk State Students, Staff, Faculty, and Polk County High School Students. Phone (863) 297-1050 or learn more at www.polk.edu/theatre.
THE PsYCHIC follows the chaotic life of Adam Webster, a downon-his-luck writer, who has put a sign in his apartment window, in desperation to make the rent: Psychic Readings $25. In the surprising twists that follow, The Psychic entangles Adam in a hilarious murder mystery that you wont want to miss! A production of Lake Wales Little Theatre. Directed by Rob Fritz. Dates: January 10, 11, 17, 18, 23-25 at 7:30pm; January 12, 19 & 26 at 2pm. Tickets: Adults $15, Age 18 & Under $10. Phone (863) 676-1266 or lwlt.org. 8
THE WEDDING SINGER takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Its 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jerseys favorite wedding singer. A Florida Southern College Theatre Arts production in Loca Lee Buckner Theatre. Directed by Mary T. Albright. Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Dates: February 13-15, 20-22 at 7:30pm; February 16 & 23 at 2:30pm. Tickets: Adults $18, Students $9. Phone (863) 680-4296 or www.flsouthern.edu/FFA.aspx.
GREASE is a 1971 musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School. The musical follows ten workingclass teenagers as they navigate the complexities of love, and explores issues such as teenage pregnancy and gang violence. Dates: February 28 & March 1 at 7:30pm; March 2 at 2pm. Tickets: General $7, Students/Seniors $5. www.harrisonarts.com or 863-499-2855. ERNIE is the story of Ernie Harwells last night at Comerica, when the
Hall of Fame (Detroit Tigers) broadcaster is about to give a moving thank you to a grateful city. Just before he walks onto the grassy field, he encounters an unusual boy who is eager to know all about him, coaxing Harwell into giving one final broadcast - the broadcast of his life. Playwright Mitch Albom describes Ernie as ... the story of 20th century Americana and a love affair with baseball and a childhood sweetheart ... he also called some of the grandest moments ever witnessed on a ball field. Its an honor to bring such a rich character to the stage - especially for so many fans who loved him. Presented by The Polk Theatre in partnership with the Detroit Tigers Organization and the City of Lakeland. Dates: March 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29 at 7:30pm and March 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 1:30pm. Tickets: $25, $20, $15 (reserved seating). www.polktheatre.org or 863-682-7553.
Fiddler on the Roof, photo by Thom Altman courtesy of Theatre Winter Haven.
SOUtH PACIFIC opens on Valentines Day, February 14 for a three week run. Spend one enchanted evening enjoying this masterpiece of the musical theatre about war, love and prejudice. This immortal classic, Pulitzer Prize winning, and 10 time Tony Award winner will stir your heart and soul. A Lakeland Community Theatre production at Lake Mirror Theatre. Dates: February 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & March 1 at 7:30pm; February 16, 23 & March 2 at 2pm. Tickets: Adults $22, Seniors (55 & up) $20, Students $15, Children $10 (12 & under). Phone (863) 603-7529 or visit www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com. LEs MIsRAbLEs is the worlds longest-running musical seen by over 60 million people in 42 countries. Injustice, heroism, love and eventually salvation follow the fortunes of Jean Valjean, a former convict who broke parole but determined to put his criminal past behind him. His attempts to become a respected member of the community are constantly put under threat by the obsessive Inspector Javert. Valjean has no choice but to fight for his life and sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves. Dates: February 20-22, 26-28, March 1 & 2, 5-8, 12-15 at 7:30pm; February 23, March 2,8, 9 & 16 at 2:30pm. Tickets: Adults $24, Students $21. Information & Tickets: (863) 294-7469 or visit www.theatrewinterhaven.com.
SwEEt CHARItY is a tender, poignant and consistently funny look at the adventures, or misadventures, in the ways of love encountered by the gullible Charity Valentinethe lady of the evening who always gives her heart, and her earnings, to the wrong man. The tuneful score includes Hey, Big Spender, Rhythm of Life and If My Friends Could See Me Now. ONE NIGHT ONLY: March 12 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $45, $50, $60 (service charges will apply) are available at The Lakeland Center Box Office, by phone 863-834-8111, at thelakelandcenter.com or call the 24-hour ticket line 888-397-0100. DIsNEYs BEAUtY AND tHE BEAst tells the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an evil enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. Features the animated films Academy Award-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, and additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. ONE NIGHT ONLY: March 19 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $45, $50, $60 (service charges will apply) are available at The Lakeland Center Box Office, by phone 863-834-8111, at thelakelandcenter.com or call the 24-hour ticket line 888-397-0100. ALMOst, MAINE. All is not quite what it seems in this remote, mythical town. The residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mendalmostin this delightful midwinter nights dream. Dates: March 21, 22, 28, 29, April 4 & 5 at 7:30pm; March 23, 30 & April 6 at 2pm. Tickets: Adults $15, Age 18 & Under $10. Phone (863) 676-1266 or lwlt.org. 9
Disneys Beauty and the Beast, production photo provided by NETworks Presentations courtesy of The Lakeland Center.
True Works of Art Promote Polk States Current Theatre Season

By News.polk.edu
If youve noticed the posters and fliers around town promoting Polk State Theatres current season, then youve also noticed theres a lot more to them than just dates and times. To promote its 2013-14 season, which as Speech & Theatre Professor Paul Carbonell says is all about love, Polk State Theatre is using the works of artist Leonid Afremov. Afremov splits his time between Cancun, Mexico, and South Florida. According to his bio at afremov.com, he paints using oils and a palette knife. Collectors around the world have purchased his works. Carbonell discovered Afremovs work through a project submitted by one of his students in the spring 2013. Carbonell asked students in his Theatre Appreciation classto create a visual representingRomeo and Juliet; Carbonell will produce the Shakespearian tragedy in spring 2014. Student Rachel Powers turned in a poster-board collage of images that she consideredRomeo and Juliet-esque. In the center was AfremovsClose to You, a brightly colored painting of a couple in a romantic embrace. I was doing an image search for young lovers, and I found that picture, said Powers, who took Carbonells course as an elective. A resident of Polk City, Powers plans on studying in the Colleges Diagnostic Medical Sonographyprogram. I felt like it was a really powerful and emotional piece, and I liked the colors. Carbonell agreed the image was captivating and just about perfect for promotingRomeo and Juliet. Carbonell, though figuring it was a long shot the College would receive permission to use the artwork, enlisted the help of Art Professor Holly Scoggins in contacting Afremov.
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Much to everyones surprise and delight Afremov agreed to let his work be used not only for Romeo and Juliet, but for all four shows of the season. The 2013-14 season began in the fall with Pride & Prejudice andThe Fantasticks; the season continues this spring with Brighton Beach Memoirs and will conclude with Romeo & Juliet. Polk State Theatre selected appropriate Afremov works to illustrate each of the shows. Afremov said theatre is an art form close to his heart, and he was glad to lend his artwork to help promote the Colleges plays. When I was young, I used to build theatre decorations and props for a local theatre in my city in Russia, said Afremov via email. Afremov was born in Belarus, once part of Russia. I try to support this art form as much as possible. It just pleased me a lot to use a painting for a play. I was glad to help. Powers was unaware that her assignment had inspired this seasons posters, but she was excited to hear it. Its pretty cool. It shows (Polk State Theatre) is open to creativity from anybody. Carbonell hopes to use the talent of Polk State Visual Artsstudents to create the play posters in future seasons. Were trying to change the expectations of college theatre, so that when people come see a show here, they forget theyre seeing a show at a college, he said. We want them to feel that these could have been professional plays at any theatre in the country. To do that, we have to draw people in, and thats where this artwork comes in. We hope it triggers the response of, Oh, what is that, I want to go see this show. Brighton Beach Memoirs will be performed Feb. 5-8 and 11-14, and Romeo & Juliet will be performed April 2-6 and 10-13. All shows are performed at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. Shows are at 7:30 p.m., except for Sunday matinees, which are at 2:30 p.m. Shows are free to all College students and employees, and all high school students, with ID. Tickets for the general public are $8. Box office opens one hour prior to each show. In addition to Polk State Theatre, Polk State Fine Arts includes Music and Visual Arts, all of which enjoy outstanding statewide reputations.
Hairspray, photo by Thom Altman courtesy of Theatre Winter Haven.
StAGEREAD SERIEs
JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS
Tuesday, January 14 & Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 pm / Tickets: $12 With songs recorded by Judy Collins, Rod McCuen, The Kingston Trio, Frank Sinatra, Glen Campbell, John Denver, Celine Dion and dozens of others, Jacques Brel remains the greatest European composer you never heard of. The show/concert opened off-Broadway at the Village Gate on January 22, 1968, where it played an amazing 1,847 performances. With a cast of just four, each song in this contemporary musical revue tells a story and examines themes of love, war, being young and growing oldbut never forgetting that life, with all its tragedies and complexities, is filled with humor.
THEAtRE WINtER HAVEN
FROST/NIXON
Tuesday, February 11 & Wednesday, January 12 at 7:30 pm Performed in the Ridge Art Gallery / Tickets: $10 Frost/Nixon takes audiences inside the real-life 1977 television interviews between journalist David Frost and former President Richard Nixon. The Watergate scandal is still on the minds of many, but the former commanderin-chief has yet to break his silence about his role in those events. Now Nixon has agreed to be interviewed by the up-and-coming British broadcaster David Frost. Frost/Nixon tackles the question: How did David Frost, a famous British talk show host with a playboy reputation, elicit the apology that the rest of the world was waiting to hear from former President Richard Nixon? As the cameras roll, the world is riveted by a remarkably honest exchange between one man who has lost everything and another with everything to gain.
(863) 294-7469 www.theatrewinterhaven.com
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On Q-Tips and Tweeting

by Norman Small, Producing Director Theatre Winter Haven Seems like the average age of your Sunday matinees audience is....dead.
Overheard this comment a few seasons back from a person younger than most anyone. Looked around. No, they were not quite there yet, though I couldnt confirm that would be the case when the show ended two hours later. To be sure, along with the graying of America and the cost of professional theatre, audiences have become older--and more stratified. The average age of the Broadway audience is 53; of community theatre its a decade higher --though on Sunday mats at most southern community-based theatres George Burns would have found much company.
Broadway is a bust
Add to that the average cost of a Broadway show at about a hundred bucks--unless you just have to see THE BOOK OF MORMON, averaging at $193, if you can get one. You could plunk down $300-500 for what Broadway calls premium seats, but as one playwright has said, these seats must be for people in the financial industry. Or gray heads with greener wallets. If Broadway has become a theme park with expensive footlights, the problem screams how do we bring in the locals to our houses of play? Especially younger locals. Audiences are aging, young people arent coming and the millennials cant afford it--or just dont care about it. A youthful generation raised amid a digital culture may prove harder to lure to a live theatrical performance. YouTube, iPhones, X-boxes, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook compete for a younger persons attention. Even if they do come expecting them not to tweet while watching the show can be a challenge. And now selfies? What does that say about whats important
The Fantastics, photo by Thom Altman courtesy of Polk State College Theatre.
Theatre Winter Haven
Floridas Most Honored Community Theatre presents
Season 44 WE DREAMED THE DREAM... 2013/2014

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A New Reality
Television also competes, on tablets and phones as well. A large slice of this new entertainment is called reality based, whatever that means. Jersey Shore, The Bachelorette, Shark Tank, Project Runway, American Idol, The Apprentice, and the Godfathers of them all, Survivor and The Amazing Race. Its like losing or getting canned is the new theatre. Add the self-flagellation of The Real Wives of Altanta and New Jersey together with Honey Boo-Boo and Duck Dynasty, and you have the New American Taste for Entertainment. Great attempts to lure a younger audience have been made, from AVE Q to VENUS IN FUR. Kids love hearing naughtiness on stage and young adults love watching it. But such attempts are minimal. And that Q-tip audience may soon be emptying their oxygen tank. So, the Real reality should be live theatre, and the Real audience is ages 8-28. If young people arent exposed to music and art, you wont develop either artists or audiences, says Robert Brustein, Artistic Director of The Yale Rep. Theatre needs to be more than just watching. Now its our job to find out how to better do it.
Call (863) 294-SHOW (7469) or visit www.TheatreWinterHaven.com
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Theatre Winter Haven Located at the Chain O Lakes Complex 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd SW Winter Haven, FL 33880
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A New Frank Lloyd Wright Building Opens At Florida Southern College

By Cary McMullen | Florida Southern College
When the great architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed a grand plan for the campus at Florida Southern College in 1939, he intended to create the first truly American college campus, rejecting the formal styles that were in vogue. Wrights renowned Child of the Sun campus is the largest collection of his architecture on one site anywhere in the world, but several of the designs were never built, including a design for a Usonian house intended for faculty. Now, in a landmark event, Florida Southern has added the 13th Frank Lloyd Wright structure to its campus. The Wright-designed Usonian house is the centerpiece of the Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center, which opened to the public on Nov. 1 and is expected to attract as many as 100,000 annual visitors. The Tourism and Education Center will serve as a visitors center to the Child of the Sun campus, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. In addition to the Usonian house, the center includes the GEICO Gift Shop housed in a refurbished craftsman-style home a specially commissioned bronze statue of Wright, and a fountain designed in the style of Wright. The 1,700-square-foot Usonian house has many signature Wright features cantilevered wooden beams, interlocking textile blocks inset with nearly 6,000 squares of colored glass, and expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass doors that make the beauty of nature an element of the home. Under the direction of restoration architect Jeff Baker of Mesick Cohen Wilson Baker of Albany, N.Y., Wrights Usonian design was updated with modern features and building techniques, but it is otherwise faithful to Wrights architectural plan, making the Usonian house a new window into Wrights genius.
The Tourism and Education Center features reproductions of furniture that Wright designed for use in the Usonian homes and a screening room for a 20-minute documentary film commissioned by the college about Wrights architecture at FSC. Trained staff and volunteers are on duty at the center to conduct tours and provide visitors with information about the Child of the Sun campus. The center also includes a remarkable and rare photograph of Wright by the internationally acclaimed portrait photographer, Yousuf Karsh, donated by Karshs widow. TO VISIT: The Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center is located at 750 McDonald Street, Lakeland. Parking spaces are available in the northwest corner of the lot across the street. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Admission to the Usonian house: $2 Polk County residents, $7 all others. Students admitted free with ID. For information about tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at Florida Southern, visit www.flsouthern.edu/fllw-visitors.aspx. To register for a tour, or for more information, call 863-680-4597 or email fllw@flsouthern.edu.
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Site Specifics: Dan Gunderson & Barbara Sorenson

On Exhibit: March 22 - June 8, 2014
Working collaboratively, Central Florida artists Dan Gunderson of Deland and Barbara Sorensen of Winter Park will transform Polk Museum of Art with their site-specific installations that will provide visitors an opportunity to experience art environments. The exhibition will be on view from March 22 through June 8. Gunderson has been a professor of art at Stetson University for more than 35 years. Having spent 30 years almost exclusively in ceramics, his current works visually express his observation of pop culture. Via the medium of iconic movie characters, his work reflects that we are a composite of our experiences. Sorensen is known for monumental sculptural installations that draw on geological formations and classical elements, but she recently turned her energies to large-scale environmental vessels constructed of metals and resins as well as new, experimental mixed-media prints and two-dimensional works. She discovered clay as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin. After completing her degree there, she went on to work with mentors Gunderson, Peter Voulkos, Don Reitz and others who were pushing the medium in fresh, sculptural directions. The exhibition will be celebrated at a reception beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Museum. The artists will lecture about their work beginning at 6 p.m., followed by a reception with light hors doeuvres and a cash bar. Museum members may attend for free; guests are $10.
Credit: Barbara Sorensen, , 17 x 32 x 28 overall, aluminum, polyurethane and resin.
More Free Days Added at PMoA

Polk Museum of Art recently announced a number of corporate partnerships that allows it to offer free admission to the public every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 1-5pm. The Museum is closed to the public on Mondays & major holidays.
MUSEUM Hours
$5 General, $4 Seniors, Students Admitted FREE. Members and Children age 5 and Younger Admitted FREE. Free Thursdays thanks to the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation, Fridays thanks to BB&T and Saturdays thanks to MIDFLORIDA. *Special exhibitions or events may have different admission fees or hours.
MUSEUM Admission
Thursdays are underwritten by the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation; Fridays, by BB&T; and Saturdays, by MIDFLORIDA Credit Union. All three organizations have been instrumental in bringing quality exhibitions to and developing wonderful events for Museum visitors, and they are committed to continue to do so. Regular general admission is $5 and $4 for seniors. Members and children and students are always free.
863.688.7743 Fax 863.688.2611 PolkMuseumofArt.org

800 East Palmetto St. Lakeland, FL 33801
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Bloomin Arts Opens Polks Arts Festival Season

March 1 & 2, 10am-5pm
he annual Bloomin Arts Festival is held around the courthouse in downtown Bartow on Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2 from 10-5 pm. The Festival includes fine artists selling and displaying their works, a quilt show, a car show, a flower show and a student art show. A variety of food vendors will be open as well. Guild artists are featured in the Bartow Art Guild tent, where a painting on display by artist Toni Treverton will be raffled off as a fund raiser for the high school scholarship award. Tickets are available at the Guild tent and from Guild members.
The 2013-14 Banner Award Winner is Pretzel Man, an oil painting by Kim Testone of Davenport.
Dimensions Art Exhibit

Works of Guild members are on display at the Polk County History Center during February and March. Exhibits at the History Center are open during the Bloomin Arts Festival.
TD Bank Central Park Art Festival

March 15 & 16, 10am-4pm
Ridge Art Association presents the 36th Annual Central Park fine arts outdoor show in Downtown Winter Haven. This upscale exhibition features the finest artists and artisans with one-ofa-kind art, fine jewelry, and hand crafted art objects. Awards in all categories. In addition to artwork there is great food and entertainment. Children can enjoy hands-on art in the childrens area. Sponsors include: TD Bank, Bright House, Fiat, McDonalds, Winter Haven Hospital and the City of Winter Haven.
Workshops & Classes

Learn about Carol Contis three-day watercolor workshop on February 21-23 and the ongoing classes of the Guild on page 35 of Art-i-facts.
Meeting Schedule
The Bartow Art Guild meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held at the Bartow Civic Center in the Adult lounge and begin with a social time at 7:00 with the meeting to follow. Guests are welcome to attend. January 13: Annual Artists Critique February 10: Artist Jan Fetters presents a program on batik March 10: Marilyn Rackelman. April 14: Student Showcase at Bartow High School The Bartow Art Guild has a Facebook page where events and photos are featured. You can link to the Guilds Facebook page from the Guilds website, www.bartowartguild.com. The monthly newsletter can also be found at the website. Mark Williams, a former graphics artist at The Ledger handles the newsletters and is doing an outstanding job.
Exhibitions in the Gallery

The 64th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, January 9-26, 2014 The Young Artist Show, February 10 to March 16, 2014
Exhibitions in the Community

My Winter Haven: As Our Community Grows
Winter Haven City Hall through June 12, 2014.
Aviation Exhibition
Winter Haven Municipal Airport through April 2014.
Our Citrus Connection

Lake Alfred City Hall through September 25, 2014.
Ridge Art Association office and gallery hours are 12:30 to 4 pm, Monday-Friday and one hour prior to Theatre Winter Haven performances. Phone: (863)291-5661 Web: www.ridgeart.org.
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New Name for 2014
Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival

March 8 & 9, 10am-5pm
By Cassie Jacoby
magination. The life blood of the Lake Wales Arts Council brings together members, volunteers, board of directors and sponsors from diverse walks of life to share in their common love for the arts. We are all united in achieving the same goal - to keep arts alive and create the community of our imaginations, explained Barbara Connor, Council president. Headquartered in the renovated Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, the Councils mission is to build a community where art and culture thrive, enriching the lives of people. Its vision is to create a vibrant cultural arts destination. The Council is alive and well as we expand the many cultural events we present, revealed Connor said as she unveiled the new name for the Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival with its new time and date from 10am to 5pm on Saturday & Sunday, March 8-9, 2014. What started as a small art show 43 years ago has now evolved into one of the most respected and successful Festivals attracting more than 22,000 art lovers to the scenic shores of Lake Wailes, Connor added. We are so grateful for supporters like CB&T President Greg Littleton and his team whose time, talent and treasure ensure our success. We have been involved for more than a decade, said Cyndy Andrews, CB&T Assistant Vice President Marketing, Learning & Development. Our staff logs 400-plus volunteer hours planning and working on this event in a variety of areas from parking lot attendees to booth workers. We believe true involvement cant be defined with just a check so we are thrilled with the hands on opportunity this event provides us. Nearly 100 juried artists from throughout the southeast U.S. will exhibit their works in clay; drawing, graphics, pastel, digital; jewelry; mixed media and fiber; oil and acrylic; watercolor; photography; and sculpture, wood, glass and fine crafts. The variety of media, subject matter and style will offer price points for every level of collector who can purchase both high end and affordable art. Artists look forward to the critically acclaimed show because they have the opportunity to win large cash awards, stated Pirjo Restina, Festival chair. We collected more than $11,500 last March for pre-purchased art in our purchase prize program, so artists are guaranteed that serious buyers have made a commitment to purchase artwork. Awards will include the $4,000 Best of Show, $2,500 Judges Award for Exceptional Work and the $2,500 Citizens Bank and Trust Award for Exceptional Work, four $1000 Awards of Excellence, five $500 Awards of Distinction, five $300 Awards of Merit and a new, $500 Peoples Choice Award.
(L-R) Barbara Connor, Lake Wales Arts Council president, Greg Littleton, CB&T president & Pirjo Restina, 2014 Citizens Bank & Trust Lake Wales Arts Festival chair receive CB&T sponsorship check.
Volunteers have fun working with a variety of committees and we invite everyone to participate, said Jean Donaldson, Council executive administrator. In addition to Connor, Restina and Donaldson, Festival committee chairs include: Pia Griffin, Deely Hunt, Ellis Hunt, Robin Jenkins, Cassie Jacoby, Cheryl Garnett, Elizabeth McWhorter, Theresa Ryland and Shelly Windham. The Festival will feature live entertainment, artist demonstrations and, new this year, a puppet building workshop with Tampabased Bits N Pieces Theater actress and puppet builder Holli Rubin. Puppeteer and lyricist Jerry Bickel will perform as a ninefoot-tall, glow-in-the-dark dinosaur. From 6pm to 9pm on Fri., March 7, 2014, the Art-B-Que kickoff celebration will welcome artists, sponsors and the community. The public will be invited to purchase barbeque or bring a picnic to enjoy the entertainment. There is no admission fee or charge for parking to attend the weekend festivities. From 9 to 10:30am on Saturday, March 8, 2014, the Patrons Breakfast will be open to Gift of Art purchasers, sponsors, donors and other dignitaries. Following judging on Saturday morning, the winners will be announced at 3pm followed by the awards reception at 6pm. The deadline for artist applications is Jan. 15, 2014. Applications are available online at www.zapplication.org. Call 863-676-8426 or visit www.lakewalesartscouncil.org for more information and on sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.
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Jimmy Taylor, Volunteer Extraordinaire

The Ramon Theater will soon be full of music and song, as our Live at the Ramon events begin in January, but none of it would happen without Jimmy Taylor. Jimmy is a quiet and unassuming Frostproof ICON. He married his high school sweetheart, Melba Clements Taylor, and they work together in their business Frostproof Realty LLC. This March they will celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary.
Jimmy Taylor, photo courtesy of The Ramon Theater.
Live at the Ramon

2014 Music Memories Series
January 11, 2014 7:00 pm Live Bait Band - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett & Summertime Fun January 25, 2014 7:00 pm Dream Lovers - A Tribute to Bobby Darin & Connie Francis February 8, 2014 7:00 pm The Shindigs - Tributes to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Beach Boys and other artists of the 60s. February 22, 2014 7:00 pm Cash & Friends - A Tribute to Johnny Cash & Friends March 1, 2014 7:00 pm Lotela Gold - 50s and 60s Show Band
During his high school years, Jimmy was a member of his own rock band, the Mustangs. Through this early experience he became proficient in sound systems, wiring, microphones, lighting, electrical connections and many other trade practices that go along with performing before an audience. He has a unique, self- taught ability. Someone once asked him to Teach me everything you know. Jimmy replied It would take 50 years to teach you everything I know because it has taken me 50 years to learn everything I know. The Ramon closed in the late 60s, when television became the entertainment of preference. It wasnt until years later that the people of Frostproof came together to make a plan which was spearheaded by the Frostproof Chamber of Commerce, accomplishing the seemingly unattainable goal of restoring the 1925 era Theater. The Ramon Theater is now a dba of the Frostproof Chamber Foundation, Inc., which is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation as designated by the IRS. Now, fast forward to 2008. Soon after the restoration took place the Ramon was ready for events and it is difficult to believe that the first sound system was a karaoke microphone. In the beginning, the Ramon was a nice venue for local community events. The first Music Series programs were performed by local, and Lake Wales artists. But, as each season came and went, more and more people began attending, because marketing was targeted toward a wider audience. Now, 80% of our attendees are from outside the Frostproof zip code, and our need for Jimmys expertise became more and more necessary. Just to mention a few of his accomplishments: Jimmy completely installed a sophisticated sound system; crawled on his belly under the balcony seats to rewire the sound booth; installed a remote control to lower and raise the movie screen without having to climb a wall stepladder to the cat walk; crawled on the ceiling catwalks to replace light bulbs; climbed the mobile scaffolding to install, and change bulbs in the stage lights. He greets musicians who arrive to perform, most times in midafternoon, helping them unload equipment, plug into the sound system, perform sound checks, then stays through the performance and operates the spotlight. Hell still be there until near midnight, helping the band unplug, load their equipment and then closes down the Theater. He troubleshoots problems, paints and does most of the minor repairs needed. He has many more accomplishments, too numerous to list here. He shuns the spotlight and doesnt seek recognition. He just enjoys doing what he loves to do. In addition to the many volunteer hours he gives to the Ramon Theater, he still finds time to volunteer with other civic clubs and organizations such as Frostproof Chamber functions, where he was voted Frostproof Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 2009. He volunteers with the Rotary Clubs Frostproofs Got Talent annual fundraiser, Relay for Life, Class Reunions, Family Reunions and Birthday and Anniversary functions. He also volunteers at First Baptist Church in the sound booth and helps manage their website. Many times, he gets calls at the last minute, when his expertise and equipment are needed, and he gladly assists. And always by his side is Melba, who can operate a mean sound system herself and is always there to support Jimmy. Jimmy and Melba, the Ramon Theater salutes you and your spirit of volunteerism.
2014 Premier Series

March 8, 2014 7:00 pm A Neil Diamond Tribute Diamond Look & Sound Alike, Keith Allyn March15, 2014 7:00 pm Dwight Icenhower: Elvis Tribute Artist
Season Subscriptions available through January 10, 2014.

Purchase subscriptions or single performance tickets online @ www.ramontheater.com. Or, call 863-635-7222.
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Florida Dance Arts Celebrates The 20th Anniversary of the Central Florida Dance Celebration
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Central Florida Dance Celebration. In 1994 the teachers at Highland School of Dance were discussing the local dance environment and the lack of opportunities for students to perform in a noncompetitive atmosphere. They decided what was needed was a weekend seminar involving a collaboration with other dance studios throughout central Florida. In addition to the performance, they felt it was important to bring in a national caliber master teacher to conduct classes for all the participants. They enlisted several area studios in this endeavor and found a home for this new show at Florida Southern Colleges Branscomb Auditorium. As in all things, the inaugural year had its challenges, yet the show went extremely well. Each year since has been a constant refinement and improvement as the groups work to present an outstanding show encompassing all styles of dance. Their second goal of providing master classes for the participants was not realized until the second year, but these classes have been exceptional ever since. This year the dancers have the privilege of taking contemporary dance classes with Kelly King who has an impressive career. Kelly has been teaching and choreographing regionally and in NYC for the past eight years, and performing in NYC for the past 13 years. Kelly was a Radio City Rockette for 12 years where she worked on several different workshops along with teaching Rockette experiences and Intensives. She has performed on stage, television, and film. Her credits include: Gregory Hines In Concert with Gregory Hines, Fosse National Tour, Anything Goes National Tour, Busker Alley with Tommy Tune, Will Rogers Follies, Alvin Ailey, and Sinatra His Way, His World, His Voice. Jay Lenos Tonight Show, Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, MTV Music Awards, NBCs Wow Awards, Today Show, Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Exit Independent Film, Pussycat Dolls, as well as Nike and several other industrials and fashion shows in NYC. Kelly was also a resident choreographer and dance teacher at the Broadway Theatre Project for 11 years and is now very excited to start a new adventure with The Performing Arts Project along with guest faculty at Broadway Dance Center. Kelly recently is traveling to teach and set dance pieces at several studios and universities along with freelance work in Florida. The weekend culminates with a performance on Saturday, March 8 at Branscomb Auditorium, Florida South College at 7:00 pm. This is a highly entertaining performance with some of Central Floridas most talented dancers. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $8.00. For more information call 863-221-8181. Looking back on years of planning, learning, and performing, we are fortunate that the Central Florida Dance Celebration has been able to call on the time, energy, and dedication of the sponsoring studios to present such an exciting evening of dance. We are happy to do it for the most important people of all-our audience-without whom this wonderful event would have remained just an idea.
Photos of previous Central Florida Dance Celebration events (top, left and middle) and Kelly King (right) provided by Florida Dance Arts.
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Lakeland Concert Band Performs for Honor Flight

n Tuesday November 12, 2013, the first Honor flight carrying WWII Veterans to ever originate from Lakeland Linder Regional
Upcoming Concerts
Youkey Theater, The Lakeland Center Pre-show 1:45PM, Concert 2:30PM
January 19
Airport arrived home to 2,000 plus, cheering people, fire trucks with flashing lights and a large American Flag hung between the booms, and the Lakeland Concert Band playing the Stars and Stripes Forever. Before the arrival of the veterans, the Lakeland Concert Band kept the crowd entertained with numerous marches such as Semper Fidelis and
Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College Pre-show 1:45PM, Concert 2:30PM
February 16
Washington Post, as well as Big Band selections such as In the Mood and Pennsylvania 6-5000. While the Veterans came off the plane and moved through the crowd to the terminal, The Lakeland Concert Band continued to play the Stars and Stripes Forever and Youre a Grand Old Flag. The Band was proud to have been selected to perform for this inspiring event honoring our local WWII Veterans.
Honor Flight photos provided courtesy of Lakeland Concert Band.
Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College Pre-show 1:45PM, Concert 2:30PM
March 16
LCB Concerts are FREE!

To learn more, visit lakelandconcertband.com
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The Art of Comedy Comes to The Lakeland Center

Drew Carey
Friday, Jan. 10 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 and $75 (service charges will apply)
Drew Carey returns to the stage with a whole new stand-up routine giving fans the opportunity to experience his comedy in a live and personal setting. He began his stand-up career in 1985 and after winning an openmic contest; he became Master of Ceremonies at the Cleveland Comedy Club eventually earning a headlining spot at comedy clubs in both Cleveland and Los Angeles. Drew gained national recognition after competing in the 1988 Star Search. He was working as a stand-up comedian when he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in November 1991. In 1994, Carey wrote his own stand-up comedy special which aired on Showtime, entitled Drew Carey: Human Cartoon, for which he won a CableACE Award for Best Writing. His meteoric career is a testament to hard work and dedication and fans will enjoy this rare chance to see Drew live on stage.
Ron White
Thursday,Jan. 4 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $41.75 and $51.75 (service charges will apply)
Ron White is best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy phenomenon. With two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, three top rated TV specials, a bestselling book, and more, Ron has established himself as a star! His new tour, A Little Unprofessional, will deliver Lakeland fans a brand new shot of hilarious comedy!
Jerry Lewis
Thursday,Jan. 16 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $41.75 and $51.75 (service charges will apply)
Nobel Prize winner and comic legend JERRY LEWIS presents a career retrospective sharing a lifetime of memories, stories and laughter. As one of the Most Recognized Personalities on the Planet, Jerry Lewis is still delighting audiences at 86 with an evening that chronicles his legendary career as a movie and television star, comedian, film director and celebrated author.
Bill Cosby
Monday, Mar. 17 at 7:30pm

Tickets: $36, $44, and $65 (service charges will apply)
Everyones favorite comedian, actor and humanitarian Bill Cosby comes to The Lakeland Center with his new Far From Finished tour. Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his special blend of comedy. Join Bill as he brings his comedic genius to Lakeland for one-night-only! The award winning performer has quite the collection on his shelf, having received the Kennedy Center Honors, The Presidential Medal of Freedom (Americas highest civilian honor), the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the Marian Anderson Award. Dont miss out on this fantastic performance as Bill delights a captivated audience from the Youkey Theatre stage.
Cheech & Chong
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $37.50, $47.50 and $75 (service charges will apply)

Grammy award winning comedy duo legends, Cheech & Chong with special guest Shelby Chong are coming to The Lakeland Center. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chongs phenomenal success began on the stand-up comedy circuit which led to 9 hit comedy albums and 8 hit films, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and mesmerizing fans for more than a decade.
The Lakeland Center is conveniently located minutes between Orlando and Tampa in Lakeland, Florida off I-4 on Lime Street, a short drive from anywhere in Central Florida.Regular box office hours are Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm. For ticket information, call the Box Office at (863) 834-8111 or visit our website at www.thelakelandcenter.com. Tickets can be purchased 24 hours a day, seven days a week through www.thelakelandcenter.com or by calling 888-397-0100.
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Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, Quilts, Orange Blossom Festival and Unique Wearable Art
The New Year ushers in back-to-back arts shows and community events at Frostproof Art League and Gallery.
The Annual Fine Art Show Reception kicks off the series of shows on January 6, at 2pm. February brings the Annual Decorative Art Show and Quilt Exhibit on February 2nd at 2pm, followed by the sweet scent of Orange Blossoms on February 15th during the Annual Frostproof Orange Blossom Festival. During the Festival, members of the League demonstrate their art techniques in the gallery and on the streets to inquisitive visitors. The Unique Wearable Art show returns to the Historic Ramon Theater on Saturday, March 1st, at noon, with new additions to the fashion show. This years line will feature one of a kind art pieces in clothing and accessories. Just before Spring season arrives, artists will return to the streets to demonstrate at the Annual Frostproof Bike Fest.
Photos courtesy of Frostproof Art League & Gallery.
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Jane Bryant drawing demonstration. Photo courtesy of Lakeland Art Guild.
Motivate, Support and Inspire. . . the Lakeland Art Guild 2014

he Lakeland Art Guild was formed in the 1950s and remains a vibrant organization to this day. The Lakeland Art Guild, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is: To focus on craft and visual fine arts through education, exhibitions and professional development To share skills and talents with others and To provide opportunities to enhance life of the community. Established LAG events are open to all artists including our inaugural Downtown Art Fest and our Annual Juried Fine Art Show at Melvin Gallery in the spring. The Board is strategizing new events and venues for the coming months. The Guild has been infused with a renewed energy. A committee of six has been strategizing to create new venues to achieve the LAGs mission. Member meetings are held each first Tuesday at Visual Concepts in Lakeland. Members enjoyed exploring new experiences facilitated by award-winning artists. Artists Ruby Schwarzchild and Linda McAllister lead the members in exploring the possibilities of painting on Yupo paper. Beginning and practicing artists alike learned new thoughts on Photo Journaling facilitated by artist Jane Bryant. Each meeting is designed to provide an interactive presentation to motivate, support and inspire. We welcome all area artists and art lovers to attend our monthly meetings. Get to know us and share what we have to offer. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors 2014 is: President, Sharon S. Haeusler; First Vice President / Membership, Pat Leggett; Second Vice President/ Exhibitions / Treasurer, Cheryl Dossey; Secretary, Mary Worsley, Past President, Linda McAllister. Upcoming meetings of Lakeland Art Guild are on Tuesdays, January 8, February 4 and March 4. Meetings are held from 5:30-7pm at Visual Concepts, 2607 Orleans Avenue in Lakeland. For more information contact Guild President, Sharon Haeusler at phone 863-646-7166 or by email to sharon@visualconceptsfl.com.
Literary Leanings
By John Davis Jr.
The art of the book launch can be a difficult one to master, but in Polk County, local writers take them to a whole new level. A good example was the recent book launch by former Winter Haven City Commissioner Jamie Beckett. On a drizzly Saturday afternoon, leaders from Ridge Art Association and other local organizations and businesses met at the Bean and Grape Caf in the middle of Winter Haven to celebrate Becketts recent publication of Burritos and Gasoline, a fictional work based upon a memorable road trip. In many ways, Becketts book launch represented what makes literary life in Polk County so unique: While attendees hailed from the arts and writing community, many of those present were from other diverse professions and backgrounds. Lake Alfred City Commissioner John Duncan and his family, for instance, drove south to congratulate Beckett on his writing. Others attending included civic group leaders like Beverly Lerner, president of the Winter Haven Toastmasters chapter. Here in Polk County, authors receive support from readers from all walks of life, and Becketts get-together displayed that great spectrum well. Sipping lattes and mochas out of the grey autumn weather, lovers of the written word gathered, conversed, and enjoyed an event completely dedicated to good storytelling. Beckett has also recently published a series of science fiction e-books, and as he signed print copies of Burritos and Gasoline, he spoke of future plans to compile the electronic texts into a single volume: Im thinking of doing five of them, and then selling them as an anthology, he explained. As the publishing world fluctuates between welcoming device readers and staying true to its printed roots, writers sometimes have difficulty surmounting the obstacles of a world that can often be harshly exclusive and difficult to navigate. Small-time authors can face challenges from the behemoth literary marketplace, but for authors like Beckett, You dont write for the money anyway. You do it because you love it and you have something to say. In the end, the little town book launch is much like the small-butexcellent independent bookstore or gallery: Both serve as a reminder that, no matter how consumer-driven our world may become, the passions of creative spirits will always thrive. As 2014 unfolds before us, may our coffee mugs be full, may our muses speak loudly, and may our work be truly great.
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22nd Annual Carillon Festival March 8-16
New Music on Old Bells

Bok Tower Gardens welcomes four emerging guest carillonneurs who will debut world premiere performances on the Singing Tower carillon during the 22nd International Carillon Festival (ICF) March 8-16, 2014.
These world-renowned artists are pioneering new sounds on the carillon, yet are accomplished on timeless classics. They all have recently won international competitions, come from a variety of backgrounds, and are dedicated to promoting the awareness and enjoyment of carillon music. ICF will be led by Gardens carillonneur Geert Dhollander. Geert has studied piano, chamber music, choral- and orchestral direction, fugue, and composition at the Royal Conservatory in Antwerp, Belgium, and carillon at the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium. He was first-prize winner in about 30 international competitions for carillon and/or composition. Together with Geert, these accomplished guest carillonneurs will perform throughout the nine-day festival at 1 & 3 p.m. daily. Tiffany NgTiffany Ng is the Associate Carillonist of the University of California, Berkeley, where she teaches performance and carillon history through the DeCal program. She has played over 80 concerts in 11 countries, including the opening recital of the 2008 World Carillon Federation PostCongress Festival in Lommel, Belgium. Jeremy ChesmanJeremy Chesman, AAGO, ChM, University Carillonist and Assistant Professor of Music, is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he was the first person to earn a Master of Music degree in Carillon Performance. Tom Van PeerTom Van Peer is the City Carillonneur of Lokeren, Belgium. He received his carillon diploma Magna Cum Laude at the Royal Carillon School Jef Denyn in Mechelen, Belgium in 1998. Monica KamierczakMonika Kamierczak is the City Carillonneur of Gdansk, Poland. She studied piano at the State Academy of Music in Gdansk and obtained a Masters Degree in Music Theory from the Conservatory in Gdansk in 2003.
Photo of carillonneur Geert Dhollander by Michael Potthast, courtesy of Bok Tower Gardens
The Gardens Visitor Center also will feature historical exhibits on the history, construction, and sound of the carillon from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. daily, included with general admission. New Music on Old Bells The 2014 carillon festival is a musical departure and celebration of contemporary music. Visitors will hear selections from important American composers, digitallysynthesized music with live bells, new compositions, and several world premieres. The selected guest carillonneurs are all firsttime festival performers who are considered leading world performers among their peers. ICF is part of the Gardens ongoing mission to share and engage with learners of all ages in music, history, and the arts. This programming is critical to the collective human experience of cultural institutions across the globe. Tickets may be purchased online at www.BokTowerGardens.org, by calling the Gardens at 863-734-1222.
www.BokTowerGardens.org phone (863) 676-1408
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The Art of Brian Blume... Doing Percussion His Way

his fall, percussionist, composer, and educator Brian Blume joined the highly-credentialed faculty of Southeastern University. Brian is known nationally and internationally for exceptional skill and creativity. A native of Logansport, Indiana, he has served as percussionist with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Lafayette Symphony, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, Carmel Symphony, and Bloomington Camerata Orchestra. His debut album, a Christmas album entitled Let It Snow, was released in November, 2012. However, his performance experiences transcend far beyond orchestral playing, including solo marimba and percussion, new music performances, electronic music, studio recording, and drum corps. Brian performed before 112 million viewers worldwide at Super Bowl XLVI alongside Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, and Cee Lo Green. Additionally, he performed in the 2012 Indianapolis Colts (NFL) Drumline. Locally, he is already working with high school percussionists in both public and private schools. He relishes the opportunity to perform and has made himself known quickly, performing marimba this past November at LAutomne: A Musical Harvest for the Lake Wales Arts Council. Brian performed his own composition, Unforced Rhythms, which captivated the audience.
Mr. Brian Blume
Fuel the Fire with the Southeastern University Drumline!

Drumline Auditions: January 24 & 25, 2014 March 20 & 21, 2014 Contact bcblume@seu.edu or call SEUs College of Communications, Languages, and the Arts at 863.667.5667.
Full STEAM Ahead! Spring Break Camp

March 24-28 9am-5pm
Brians major teachers of influence include Kevin Bobo, Steve Houghton, John Tafoya, and Anthony Cirone. Brian earned both Master and Bachelor of Music degrees in percussion performance from Indiana Universitys Jacobs School of Music. In addition to his teaching responsibilities at Southeastern University, Brian is an active composer, arranger, clinician, and adjudicator. He has received numerous commissions and has works published by Tapspace Publications, PercMaster Publications, and drop6 media, Inc. Brian has taught several drum corps, as well as the Indiana Universitys Marching Hundred Drumline. His work for TV broadcast has been aired nationwide on ESPN, CBS, Big Ten Network, and MTV. Dr. Craig Collins, Dean for the College of Communications, Languages, and the Arts at Southeastern University stated that Brian Blume is the perfect fit for advancing our percussion program, as he has skillsets for both concert and marching percussion. An extraordinary performer and educator, he has incredible vision in preparing to unveil the SEU Drumline in the fall of 2014. Speaking of his appointment to Southeastern University, Brian stated, The Southeastern community has welcomed me with open arms and I feel incredibly blessed to be here among outstanding faculty. I look forward to building upon the strong foundations of the music and percussion programs, as well as expanding the horizons of our students and our current offerings through opportunities like the SEU Drumline. Building a percussion program, he is certainly doing with quick success!
(Grown-up) Night at the Museum

March 29 7-10pm
Childrens Festival & Chagall for Children Premiere

April 5 10am-3pm
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Dept. of State, Division of Cultural Affairs & the Florida Council on Arts & Culture.
109 North Kentucky Avenue Lakeland, FL 33801-5044 (863) 687-3869 ExplorationsV.com
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Celebrating 20 Years
Learn more: (863) 802-0399 or www.floridadancetheatre.org.
The Men of Florida Dance Theatre

Eric Linder (top left), originally from Michigan, began his training at Geiger Ballet School. He continued his studies in Houston Texas and graduated from Houston Ballets, Ben Stevenson Academy. Since then he has danced with Texas Ballet Theater, and has been a guest artist for companies in Brazil, France, Germany, and Prague. He has performed works such as Balanchines Four Temperaments, Carmina Burana, and Ben Stevensons Swan Lake, Cleopatra, Mozarts Requiem, Bournonvilles Napoli, and Le Conservatoria. This is Erics second season with Florida Dance Theatre. Lorenzo Edwards (bottom left) is originally from Lakeland,Florida. He began his dance training at the age of 14 at Florida Dance Theatre. Since beginning his dance career, Lorenzo has had the privilege to dance for the Nona Lee Dance Theatre (Brooklyn, NY for one season) and The FrediDance Project in New York and Miami. While participating in The Fredi-Dance Project Lorenzo had the opportunity to dance alongside his mentor and teacher Ferdinand DeJesus. He was also a resident student at Earl Mosley Institute of the Arts and the Peridance Capezio Center in New York. Besides having an ever-growing dance career, Lorenzo has also started modeling as form to express his talents for movement and expression. Jermaine Thornton (top right) began his dance training at Port Saint Lucie High School during his senior year of high school. After graduation, he received a dance scholarship to Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, Florida. After receiving an Associate in Arts degree, Jermaine was invited by the USF Dance Department to pursue a BFA degree in Dance Performance and is a recent graduate. This is Jermaines second season with Florida Dance Theatre as a professional company member and faculty at FDTs Training Academy. Stefan Dolbashian (bottom right) was born and raised in New York City. He began his dance training studying tap at Steps on Broadway. At 13 he began his studies in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance at the Ailey School and Steps on full scholarship. He continued his training at the LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts. Through the summers he attended American Ballet Theatres Summer Intensive, New York State Summer School of the Arts, and Complexions summer dance. He attended one year at the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance. After taking off last season to work in New York with Peridance, he returns for his fifth season with the company.
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How do you sculpt Honor?

Thats the question Platform Art wants Polks young artists to tackle. By Billy Townsend
Platform has commissioned a series of new public art installations designed by Polk county high school art students for Veterans Park at the Lakeland Center. Each sculpture will interpret a specific aspect of military and firstresponder community service. Honor is the focus of the first project. Platform will unveil the sculpture on Memorial Day weekend in 2014. In an era when our country loses so many World War II veterans every day, the Veterans Park project is part of creating a bridge between generations. Platform is integrating the Honor sculpture project into its annual PlatformKIDS program, and its challenging art teachers and students to design and create their own visions of the theme. Platform has commissioned Tom Monaco, a well-known Lakeland artist and designer, to spearhead the design and production of the Honor sculpture for the Veterans Park site. Monaco conducted a workshop for Polk County high school art teachers focused on creating 3D models with paper. The teachers then began to work with students to produce their own models focusing on the theme of honor, for exhibition at PlatformKIDS
a public event that includes performances and a juried art exhibition of student work from grades 1 through 12. Platform KIDS, is scheduled at the Oasis Community Church, 3330 Winter Lake Road, from 5:30 - 8:00 on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. Veterans and community stakeholders will serve as judges and pick a winning design. Monaco will then fabricate the students vision of Honor into a life-sized steel sculpture for the Memorial Day unveiling and celebration. Monaco explains, I was approached earlier this year by Cynthia (Haffey, executive director of PlatformArt) to assist her in bringing this incredible, collaborative project to life. The idea of using public art to not only bridge the gap between generations, butfoster a sense of community by involving the Polk county schools, the veterans association, the city of Lakeland, and local artists seemed almost too good to be true. I think it could be a model for any city that wants to integrate more local art into its public parks and communal areas. A flexible mechanism for connecting artists, benefactors, and community leaders is rare, and having a group like Platform, which can facilitate the marriage like some artsy matchmaker, is a great asset. While Platform looks at the big picture, coordinating the different groups and personalities, my role is really to guide the teachers and their students. I will be helping steer the practical considerations in creating the student sculptures so that the chosen artwork can be realized in full scale exactly as designed by the student artist. I do not want to color their work with my own interpretation when I render it in full scale. In my mind, the purity of the students artistic vision is one of the most important aspects of the project. The finished artwork should be a wonderful representation of both the symbol of Honor it represents and the collaborative process that made it possible. This years theme, along with others for future years, emerged from a focus group made up of representatives of the Lakeland Veterans Association led by retired veteran and City Commissioner Don Selvage, Veterans Association leaders, representatives from the City of Lakeland, and other community stakeholders. Platform is thrilled to use the imagination of our young people to recognize our veterans commitment to honor, duty, citizenship, and sacrifice, said Haffey, and we look forward to its realization.
Photos courtesy of Platform Art.
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Polk County History Center
2014 Lunch & Learn Speaker Series
MOE BANDY - ONE NIGHT ONLY!

ountry music legend Moe Bandy has come a long way from his bull riding days, years as a sheet metal worker by day and playing HonkyTonks at night in and around his hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Today Moe performs to packed houses all over the world, keeping one of the busiest schedules in show business. Loving, cheating, drinking and patriotic songs form the core of Moes music. His long string of hits include Bandy The Rodeo Clown, Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life, Till Im Too Old To Die Young, Americana, Its A Cheatin Situation, Just Good Ol Boys, I Just Started Hatin Cheatin Songs Today, Rodeo Romeo, You Havent Heard the Last of Me, Holding The Bag and dozens more.
January 22nd at 7pm
he Polk County History Center invites guests to bring lunch and listen to a guest speaker on the third Tuesday of every month from January through November. The lectures begin at 12:15pm and last 30-45 minutes.
January 21: Florida Through Transportation Part 2 with Dr. Steve Noll February 18: Baseball in Florida with Dr. Kevin McCarthy March 18: Florida Underwater Archaeology with Jeff Moates April 15: Frank Lloyd Wright & Florida Southern College with Mark Tlachac May 20: TBD June 17: The Seminole People with Dr. Dan Murphree July 15: Florida in the Civil War with Dr. Robert Taylor August 19: From Kitsch to Catastrophe: Roadside Attractions with Rick Kilby September 16: Spessard Holland and the 24th Amendment with Lloyd Harris October 21: Weird Florida with Charlie Carson November18: Field to Feast: Floridas Holiday Foods with Pam Brandon The Polk County History Center is located at 100 East Main Street in Bartow, the Center is open Tuesday Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Admission is free. For more information call (863) 534-4386 or visit the Polk County History Center on the web at:
Enjoy Texas singer, Moe Bandy, with twin fiddles and steel guitar in the band for ONE NIGHT ONLY at 7pm on January 22 in downtown Winter Havens historic Ritz Theatre. Tickets: VIP seating is $50. General Admission (balcony) seating is $25. To purchase tickets, e-mail ritz@ritzoncentral.com or visit The Ritz at www.ritzoncentral.com/events, and click on the PayPal button (includes $2.50 service fee). Seats are limited. Book tickets soon!
www.polkhistorycenter.org
263 W. Central Ave., Winter Haven Phone: (863) 295-9900 Email: ritz@ritzoncentral.com Web: www.ritzoncentral.com
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One Billion Rising Call for Art

Art Exhibition February 4-20, 2014 Reception February 6, 2014 5:30-7:30pm
Artists Arise! Polk State College is hosting a National Juried Art Exhibition in reaction to the staggering facts regarding Violence against women. One Billion Rising is named for a troubling statistic, that one in three women, or an estimated 1 billion women, will be physically abused in her lifetime. Polk State College is calling for artwork concerning Womens Rights and ending violence against women, from every perspective. The gallery is accepting submissions that expose both the stories of violence and also the victories in overcoming violence. Artist interpretations of this topic can be abstract or literal. We want to see stories of struggle, empowerment, and victory. Students, local, and professional artists of any gender are encouraged to apply. Digital Entries due by December 30 to risingexhibition@gmail.com. Hand-delivered entries must be delivered between January 8-27. See entry form for submission guidelines. The entry form and prospectus can be found at http://foundation.polk.edu/ or by visiting the Facebook Page: One Billion Rising Winter Haven. Email hscoggins@Polk.edu for additional information.
Call for Artists
Two carvings created by Club Member Jack Buie.
Calling All Woodcarvers!

Art of Woodcarving Show & Competition
The show will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014, from 9am to 4pm at First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, Florida. Admission is $4.00. FREE admission for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform and all children under age 12. All pre-registered entries must be submitted on the registration form which is available at http://ridgewoodcarversclub.org. Send your completed form to arrive not later than March 2, 2014. If form is mailed it must be postmarked by February 28, 2014. To be eligible for entry the piece must have been carved within the past three years, bear the name of the carver and must not have been awarded a 1st Place ribbon at a Ridge Woodcarving Club competition. Entrants must choose only one division for each of their carvings to be judged. Carvings will be judged in three divisions: Novice, Intermediate and Open/Advanced. For complete rules, registration form and list of awards, visit http://ridgewoodcarversclub.org. Or, direct questions by phone to Dan Clark (863) 812-0573 or Jerry Heinicke (863) 603-9536.
22nd Annual Ridge Woodcarvers Club
Lakeland-area students of ages 13-18 as of May 1, 2014
Calling Young Lakeland Artists!

Lakeland Sister Cities Art Competition Theme: Connect globally. Thrive locally.
Each year, Sister Cities International sponsors an art competition for students of ages 13-18 as of the deadline, May 1, 2014. Member sister cities are encouraged to submit one artwork from each of their sister cities. This years theme is Connect globally. Thrive locally. Lakelandarea young artists , of ages 13-18 as of May 1, 2014, should illustrate through 2D media how global connectivity allows an individual or community to thrive locally. How this has impacted you for the better? A competition for Lakeland-area students (private, public and homeschool). Only two-dimensional (2D) artwork, all media accepted. Dimensions of the art and matting must not exceed 24x36 inches. Use of copyrighted or trademarked images is prohibited. Entries must not be plagiarized, stolen, or copied from any other source. Entries must not defame or invade the rights of any person, living or dead. All entries must be supported by matting if applicable. Do not frame the entry.
February 10-14, 2014

Artwork must be delivered to Harrison during this week.
February 28, 2014, 6-7pm

Lakeland Sister Cities Young Artist Showcase at Harrison School for the Arts Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony Member sister cities submit their entries to Sister Cities International by May 1, 2014. Ten finalists, 5 U.S. and 5 international, will be selected for display at the 2014 Sister Cities Annual Conference in San Jose, CA. After the conference, the finalist artworks go on an international tour to select Sister City locations for a year. One U.S. artist and one international artist will be selected as Grand Prize winners. Each winner receives $1000 cash. For more information, contact Jim Verplanck by phone 863-899-4782 or via email to jimverplanck@aol.com or sistercities@lakelandgov.net.
Chorus Auditions
Florida Southern Girls Chorus Florida Southern Childrens Chorus
Open to Girls in grades 3-12 and boys in grade 3 until their voices change. In January, both groups begin rehearsing new music for their May 16 concert. This is the perfect time for interested young singers to call for an audition. The Chorus is a division of Lakeland Choral Society. Please phone Artistic Director, Deborah L. Zahner, at 863-604-9161 for more information or to set up an audition time.
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Youth
The Lois Cowles Harrison School for the Visual and Performing Arts presents
with Dr. Robert Phillips and Special Guest, Andrew York
A Guitar Student Concert
March 6 7:30pm
750 Lake Hollingsworth Rd. Lakeland, FL 33801 Information 863-499-2855 www.harrisonarts.com
Composer/Guitarist Andrew York. Photo provided by Harrison School for the Arts.
Grammy Award Winning Composer/Guitarist Visits Polk for 3-Day Artist Residency and Concert
Grammy Award winning composer and guitarist, Andrew York will be a visiting artist at Harrison School for the Arts in March of 2014. The three-day residency culminates in a concert of his music on March 6 at 7:30pm. The concert features York conducting the guitar department students in the first half of the program. York will perform his own solo compositions and a duet with Harrison guitar instructor, Dr. Robert Phillips in the second half. York will also be available for a meet and greet immediately after the concert. Andrew York is one of todays best-loved composers for classical guitar and a performer of international stature. His compositions blend the styles of ancient eras with modern musical directions, creating music that is at once vital, multi-leveled and accessible. Andrew received a GRAMMY as a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet during his sixteen years with the cutting-edge ensemble. Andrew has recorded CDs for Sony-U.S., Sony-Japan, Telarc, GSP and Delos labels, as well as inclusion on Rhino Records Legends of Guitar and numerous other compilations. Andrews 2010 CD release Centerpeace offers individual collaborations with guitarist Andy Summers, and pianists Mitsuko Kado and Allaudin Mathieu. In Andrews concerts, the theater becomes a living room and the musical conversation begins with the first note. His authenticity inspires a worldwide following. His touring schedule spans more than thirty countries. Recent concerts include Rome, Bogot, Beijing, Ankara, Munich, Manhattan and Andrews eleventh tour of Japan. Andrew crosses over stylistic boundaries with an unusual authority - besides his classical contribution, he also has an extensive background as a jazz guitarist, studying with jazz legends Joe Diorio and Lenny Breau. As a classical musician, Andrew was awarded a grant from the Del Amo Foundation for Study in Spain. Andrew received his Master of Music degree from University of Southern California, and is the only USC graduate in the schools history to twice receive the Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award in 1997 as a member of LAGQ and in 2003 as the sole recipient.
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Youth
Warm Up Your Winter at

www.explorationsv.com
Weekday hands-on arts and science programs, Magical Monday, Terrific Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thrilling Thursday and Fun Friday are held at 10:30am. Programs are included with admission or museum membership. Open Art, exploring a variety of art media, is held Tuesdays at 1pm. Home School Programs feature a Science and Cultural Arts Series held at 10am and 1pm twice each month on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students in grades K-8. Upcoming sessions include topics such as Survival Skills, Electricity and Magnetism, Print Making and Food Science. For details on class schedules, pricing and additional topics, call Explorations V Childrens Museum at 863-687-3869. Explorations V is proud to present the multi-sensory traveling exhibit, Chagall for Children, soft opening in late March with an official premier at the annual Childrens Festival on April 5, 2014. The art-based exhibit features interactive components that encourage visitors to explore color, composition, light and texture through reproductions of well-loved artist, Marc Chagall. Dads and kids can enjoy museum time at Donuts for Dads, at 10am on January 4, February 1 and March 1. Dads and kids make donuts together and get to know others in the group. Immediately after the March Donuts for Dads, the museum will celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with popular Seuss stories and related activities all included with admission. Spring Break Camp, held March 24-28, features a theme of Full STEAM Ahead! with engaging interactive science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. Call the Education Department for details on half day or full day sessions. Night at the Museum will be held on March 29 from 7-10pm. This event for grown-ups includes food, music, a silent auction and three floors of fun at the museum. Tickets are $50 per person. Explorations V offers Tutoring and Test Prep for students of all ages. For details on pricing, individualized scheduling, test prep for FCAT/PARCC, End of Course exams and SAT/ACT, contact Terry Lauretta, Academic Services Director, at 863-687-3869. Explorations V Childrens Museum is at 109 North Kentucky Avenue in downtown Lakeland. Museum/Museum Store hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am.-5:30pm. Admission prices are $7 per person. Senior citizens, 65+ are $3.50. Teachers/military with ID are $3.50. Museum members and children under two are free. Family Memberships are available for $70.
Water Matters! Enviroscape Rain: Studying the science of rain hands-on at Explorations V.
Last years Chinese New Year Celebration. This years Celebration is on January 25, 10am-1pm.
For details on exhibits, programs or events, call 863 687 3869 or email info@explorationsv.com.
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Youth
Polk Arts Alliance Welcomes New Cultural Arts Council Member:
McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy

An Arts Achieve Model School! 2010-2014: McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy is a choice school grades 6-8 in Lake Wales that serves zoned students as well as 20% auditioned students in the arts. The school provides students with general education and an advanced track in core academics as well as their arts classes. Present enrollment is 750 students with 91% of the students enrolled in one or more arts classes. McLaughlin is an Arts Integration school and has just begun a partnership with Spook Hill Elementary K-5 in Lake Wales. Students and teachers in the arts share their talents in performance as well as instruction in the arts. The arts offerings are dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Dance includes ballet, modern and tap. In music there is band, chorus, guitar and orchestra. Theatre students are instructed in acting as well as technical theatre. The visual arts department includes drawing, multimedia, pottery as well as digital arts. The fine arts department is staffed by nine full-time instructors who are certified in their area of expertise. In the visual arts department: Ms. Betsy Reeves, 2-D Art; Ms. Lauren Gessner, 3-D Art and Mrs. Josette Twait in Digital Design. The music department: Mr. Seth Pendergast, chorus; Mr. David Fisher, guitar; Ms. Qiana Lamb, band; and Mr. Dathan Boone, orchestra. Dance is taught by Ms. Courtney Cummings and Theatre arts by Mr. Erik Morris. For more information or a tour of the school you may contact Mrs. Madalyn Hilliard, Fine Arts Coordinator at madalyn.hilliard@polk-fl.net or 863-678-4233. Learn more about McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy on the web at:
http://schools.polk-fl.net/mclaughlin/
Photographs to the right: Students demonstrate the many arts programs offered at McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Academy.
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Youth
2013-2014 Kids Tag Art Awards of Distinction Recipients

Alta Vista Elementary Alturas Elementary Auburndale Central Elementary Babson Park Elementary Bartow Academy Berkley Charter School Blake Academy Boswell Elementary Brigham Academy Caldwell Elementary Carlton Palmore Elementary Chain of Lakes Elementary Churchwell Elementary Cleveland Court Elementary Combee Elementary Crystal Lake Elementary Davenport School of the Arts Dixieland Elementary Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary Dundee Elementary Eastside Elementary Elbert Elementary Floral Avenue Elementary Garden Grove Elementary Gibbons Street Elementary Grace Lutheran School Griffin Elementary Haven Home School Highland City Elementary Highlands Grove Elementary Hillcrest Elementary Horizons Elementary Inwood Elementary Janie Howard Wilson Elementary Jesse Keen Elementary Jewett School of the Arts Kathleen Elementary Kingsford Elementary Lake Alfred Elementary Lake Marion Creek Elementary Emeli Tovias, Karomy Gonzalez Hannah Lewis, Jorde Jones Dulce Trejo, Joslynn Sanchez Brandi Holliday, Madison Blankenship Isabella Trejo, Kaley Hebb Haley Fudge, Kaiden Hancock Iden Rose, Kade Robinson Elijah Furno, Riley Williamson Alexander Nguyen, Elissa Andah Jahaziel Rojas, Thania Marales Brandon Lusk, Zoe Gathwright Dante Bauer, Jasmine Lopez-Negrete Hope Clement, Nayla Vidal Ben Heacock, Joseph Harris Dalton Rivera, Zoyya Senn Destiny Moore, Leonna Love Daniel Dills, Janessa Cancia Emily Conley, Roberto Nolasco China Carrol, Sunshine Groom Amanda Noelle, Keyniesha Williams Amy Santana, Moises Salas Alyssa Rapp, Shana Samarrippas Jocelyn Sanches-Bardales, Leslie Pena Heidy Nieves, Precious Walker Angelita Patterson, Laura Gonzalez Alex Walker, Timothy Reich Danessa Toler, Dominick Cevallos Belle Williams, Joseph Bilbrey Javen Arce, Meagan Parrish Alexis McKinzie, Jayden Berry Avery Simpson, Reagan Cox Joseph DeLeon Lloret, Walker Rud Annalee Pastrana, Isai Escobedo Gracie Brate, Natalia Alvarez Joe Mendoza, Joyce Quintar Ariel Thompson, Gesselyn Chouloute Tyler McCracken, Xiamee Vue Anthony Reynosa, Monica Munoz Danielle Huber, Elizabeth Elias Jaden Heflin, Juliana Callison Lake Shipp Elementary Lakeland Christian Landmark Christian School Laurel Elementary Lena Vista Elementary Lewis Anna Woodbury Lincoln Academy Loughman Oaks Elementary McKeel Academy Medulla Elementary North Lakeland Elementary Northridge Christian Academy Oscar J. Pope Elementary Padgett Elementary Palmetto Elementary Philip O'Brien Elementary Pinewood Elementary Polk City Elementary Purcell Elementary R. B. Wagner Elementary Roberts Academy Rochelle School of the Arts Sandhill Elementary Scott Lake Elementary Sikes Elementary Sleepy Hill Elementary Snively Elementary Socrum Elementary Southwest Elementary Spessard Holland Elementary Spook Hill Elementary St. Anthony Catholic School St. Joseph's Academy St. Paul Lutheran School Stephens Elementary Valleyview Elementary Wahneta Elementary Wendell Watson Elementary Winston Elementary Anahi Seferino, Kaeli Giles Aubrey Walker, Zenna Franco Emme Leibacher, Isabella Ungaro Autumn Flagg, Serena Ayala Marianna Torres, Sasha Macomber Taniah Tucker Grace Ellis, Sierra Torres Charmaine Douglas, Robert Whitehead Lauren Knowles, Liberty Mallison Hunter Pate, Jacob Memmoli Anastasia Perez, Zachary Teschner Jah'Hahn Pelemon, Mustafa Ghazzaw Adrian Combes, Britania Robinson Adrian Vaughan, Savannah Cain Alondra Agrait, Karla Torres Madison Green, Rachel Garcia Jaquoi Dorsett, Lizbeth Ortiz Alexis Carter, Karla Gonzales Andrew Walden, Jorge Andrade Julio Garcia, Lourdes Martinez Cameron Holloway, Katie Bly Edzharia Chatman, Shaun Morgan Briana Mendez, Karla Lopez Emerald Jordan, Paisley Wright Alyssa Fitzsimmons, Reinna Romuga Ariana Umholtz, Charles Cook Alixia Fenelus, Samantha Martinez Andrea Diego, Shooter Sullivan Marisa Rivera, Toniyah Martin Heaven Stanton, Kailey Mullins Xavier Cisneros, Zsanais-Maria Walters Justin Phrakousonh, Parker Clark Audrey Gopp, Evan Devine Anna Foppe, Paige Murray Aaliyah Dasher, Baylee Nelson Anina Rivera, Kylie Nichols Chava Starkey, Sabrina Ulmschnader Jaida Singleton, Keith Cohen Armoni Williams, Ricky Martin
For more information call the Polk County Tax Collectors Office at (863) 534-4722 or go to www.PolkTaxes.com.
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Artist Spotlight
Youd be surprised how expensive it costs to look this cheap. Thatswhat Theatre Winter Havens resident costume designer Camille McClellanonce told me about a show she was designing. See, you dont hire a village to design your show, just an expert.Take a look yourself at the marvelous history of Polk Countys premiere costume designer. She is justsewgreat. Norman Small, Producing Director, Theatre Winter Haven
Camille McClellan
Costume Designer
Camille has been working in the theatre since she was six years old, starting on stage in operas at Troy State University in her hometown of Troy, Alabama. She studied theatrical costuming and clothing design at the University of Alabama. After college Camille joined her husband in Dallas, Texas where he was working toward his masters degree in theatre at the Dallas Theatre Centre. She began working as a free-lance costume designer while managing Collections, a high end clothing store, in Highland Park Village. Camille also designed a line of childrens clothing (DuBop) for six seasons while in Dallas. Since 1981 Camille has designed and constructed costumes for more than 400 productions of ballet, opera, theatre and dance combined. Her love for producing designs for dance was sparked at the Dallas Ballet in 1985. Hired to do the finishing decorative work for Swan Lake, she was asked to stay with the company. She learned tutu construction and design, as well as construction techniques necessary for the comfort and movement of the dancer. She is one of only a few specialists in the country trained in the construction of European-style classical ballet tutus. Camille moved to Miami 1987 as a master tutu maker for Miami City Ballets second season. During her two seasons with MCB Camille produced the dye work for the costume designer, managed the shoe stock and worked as backstage wardrobe mistress. She had the pleasure of traveling with the company overseas and throughout the United States as well as working at the Gusman Theatre, MCBs home performance space. In the fall of 1989, Camille and her young family moved to her husbands hometown of Lakeland, Florida where they still reside. She is currently resident costume designer for Theatre Winter Haven, and produces designs for Southeastern University, Florida Southern College, Polk State College and numerous other companies.
Triton from The Little Mermaid and Camille.
Camille is the sole proprietor of Costumes By Camille. This past season at Theatre Winter Haven, Camille completed the 72 costumes necessary to create the world of THE LITTLE MERMAID as well as costumes for HAIRSPRAY, ANNIE, JACK & THE BEANSTALK, WINTER WONDERETTES, FOX ON THE FAIRWAY, 9 TO 5 and 39 STEPS. Last fall Camille began working with The Patel Conservatory in Tampa managing the wardrobe of over 300 costumes for the holiday classic, The NUTCRACKER, which was performed at the Straz Center in December. As of the printing of this magazine, she is currently working on this years production of The NUTCRACKER. Last season, Camille costumed A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, A NIGHT ON BROADWAY and LOVES LABOURS LOST for Southeastern University, MADAME BUTTERFLY for The Imperial Symphony Orchestra, GIANNI SCHICCHI for Florida Southern College, and AIDA for Lakeland Community Theatre. Camille has constructed and designed for Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for Performing Arts, Miami City Ballet, Palm Beach Ballet, Dallas Ballet, Imperial Symphony Orchestra, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Theatre of Lakeland, The Dallas Opera, Florida Shakespeare Festival, Orlando Shakespeare Festival, Theatre Winter Haven, Mad Cow Theatre Company, Lakeland Community Theatre, Southeastern University, Florida Southern College, Polk State College, Florida Repertory Theatre, Pegasus Theatre and Theatre Three Just a few of her produced designs have been for THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE, BARBER OF SEVILLE, TOSCA, ELIXIR OF LOVE, THE TENDER LAND, CARMEN, HANSEL & GRETEL, LA BOHEME, H.M.S. PINAFORE, COSI FAN TUTTE, RAGTIME, OKLAHOMA, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, CAMELOT, CATS, PETER PAN, THE KING AND I, MY FAIR LADY, THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE LITTLE PRINCE, CHARLOTTES WEB, CABARET, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, OF MICE AND MEN, HARVEY, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WLLM SHKSPR (abridged), THE ODD COUPLE, OTHELLO, MACBETH and A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM.
Camille at the sewing machine.
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Classes/Workshops
Frostproof Art League & Gallery
Frostproof Art League hosts classes in the Art League Gallery at 12 E. Wall Street in Frostproof. The schedule follows: Architecture in Watercolor: Thursday, January 23 & 30 at 6pm.
Cathy Cranford Futral teaches a two session class. Each session is $10/Member, $12/Nonmember.
Bartow Art Guild

Carol Conti Three-Day Watercolor Workshop: February
21-23 at the Bartow Civic Center. Carol is an award-winning watercolor artist, teacher and active Guild member. The workshop fee is $100 paid to Bartow Art Guild. Contact Kappy Williams at 533-2600 to register or for information.
Painting with Instructor Pat Bowen: These Tuesday classes are from 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your subject and media of choice and Pat Bowen will assist you in developing your skills. Each session is $10/Member, $12/Nonmember. Painting in Acrylics: Wednesdays at 9am with Joe Piatt. Wet Paint: Thursdays, 1-3pm. Art instruction for adults with
physical or mental challenges. A free program of the Art League.
Bartow Art Guild holds art classes at the Guild buiding located
at 1240 E. Main Street in Bartow. The schedule follows:
Youth Art Class: Tuesday, 3-6pm. Drawing, painting and color theory taught by Kappy Williams for children ages 7-14. Contact Kappy at 533-2600 for information. Oil Instruction with Deanne Norris: Wednesdays, Noon3pm. Contact Deanne at 673-7394 for information. Watercolor Class: Thursday, 9:30am-Noon. Watercolor
Techniques, Composition and Color Theory taught by Martha Post. Call Martha at 533-2884 for information.
Young Artists Studio: Weekly classes on Thursdays from 3:304:30pm. A free program of the Art League.
Teen Art Studio: Weekly classes on Thursdays from 2:303:30pm. A free program of the Art League. Learn more at www.frostproofartleagueandgallery.com, phone 863-635-7222, email frostproofartleague@gmail.com or find us on facebook (Frostproof Art League & Gallery).
Bok Tower Gardens

Intermediate Watercolors with Instructor Cathy Futral:
February 22, 8:30am-4pm. Review basic watercolor techniques and paint en plein air in the garden. Breakfast, lunch and some supplies provided. $75 per person. Reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org or phone 863-676-1408.
Forming Now!
Instructional art classes designed to develop creative expression. Classes held in the casual atmosphere of our studio and gallery. Classes limited to six students to insure lots of individual attention.
Contact: Sharon Haeusler, Art Instructor Visual Concepts 2607 Orleans Ave., Lakeland, FL 863-646-7166 863-660-8144 sharon@visualconceptsfl.com www.visualconceptsfl.com
Visual Concepts of FL, LLC

Our newest creative industry member, Visual Concepts, hosts classes in their studio and gallery at 2607 Orleans Avenue in Lakeland. The schedule follows:
Intermediate Watercolor: Mondays,1:30-3pm.

Session I: January 13-February 17. Session II: March 3 - April 7.
Multi-level Watercolor: Saturdays, 9:30-11am. Session I: January 18-February 22. Session II: March 8 - April 12. Beginning Watercolor: Saturdays, 1-2:30pm.
Session I: January 18-February 22. Session II: March 8 - April 12.
Multi-level Acrylic: Tuesdays, 1:30-3pm. Session I: January 14-February 18. Session II: March 4 - April 8.
Childrens art classes are forming now. See information on left. For information on classes, phone 863-646-7166 or visit Visual Concepts of FL, LLC on the web at www.visualconceptsfl.com.
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Cultural Arts Calendar

Listings are subject to change.
JANUARY CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT

Through January 4. JOURNEY STORIES. Smithsonian traveling exhibit featuring how Americans have traveled throughout our history and the stories behind the journeys. Polk County History Center, Bartow. History Center hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. Visit www.polkhistorycenter.org or 863-534-4386. Through January 5. Celebrating Traditions Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate. Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays Noon-5pm. Capture the holiday spirit when you tour the 20-room, Mediterranean-style Estate decked out for the holidays. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. Through January 19. Learning to Be Me. K-2nd Grade exhibition featuring artwork of Polk County elementary school students. Receptions at 11am and 1pm, January 11. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and on Sunday, 1-5pm. www.PolkMuseumofArt.org; 863-688-5423. Through March 8. Stephen Knapp: New Light, an exhibition of lightpaintings created using shards of fused glass, installed perpendicular to the walls surface, to reflect beams of light into abstract compositions. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and on Sunday, 1-5pm. Learn more: www.PolkMuseumofArt.org or 863-688-7743. Through April 2014. Aviation Exhibition. Ridge Art Assoc. & City of Winter Haven exhibit at Winter Haven Municipal Airport. Free. Open during business hours. www.ridgeart.org or 863-291-5661. Through June 25, 2014: My Winter Haven: As Our Community Grows. City of Winter Haven & Ridge Art Association collaborative exhibit at Winter Haven City Hall. Free. Open during business hours. Visit www.ridgeart.org or phone 863-291-5661. Through April 2015. Defending the Boundries of Wilderness Civil War Era exhibit on display in the Polk County History Center, Bartow. Free. History Center hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. Learn more: www.polkhistorycenter.org or 863-534-4386. Through April 2015. Living on the Edge of Wilderness. Civil War Era exhibit on display in the Polk County History Center, Bartow. Free. History Center hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. Learn more: www.polkhistorycenter.org or 863-534-4386. Through September 25, 2014: Our Citrus Connection. Ridge Art Assoc. & City of Lake Alfred exhibit at Lake Alfred City Hall. Free. Open during business hours. www.ridgeart.org or 863-291-5661. January 3. Emma Thurgood Exhibition Opening Reception. 6-9pm. FREE. The Loft Art Gallery, upstairs in Paint Along Studios, Lakeland. www.loftartgallerydowntown.com. January 4. Family Fun Workshop. 10am. FREE. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. January 4. Donuts for Dads. 10am. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or ExplorationsV.com. January 4. Ron White - A Little Unprofessional. 7pm. The Lakeland Center. www.thelakelandcenter.com; 863-834-8111. January 5. Annual Fine Art Show Reception. 2pm. Frostproof Art League. Phone 863-635-7271, www.frostproofartleague.org. January 6-23. Laura Beatty Gallery Exhibit. Free. Gallery Hours 10am-2pm, Monday-Thursday. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery at Polk State College. Phone 863-297-1050 or www.polk.edu. January 7, 14, 21, 28. Woodcarving. Tuesdays from 2-8pm. Ridge Woodcarving Club meets at the MacArthur Wellness Center, Lakeland. Carving instruction available and all ages are welcome. Information. Jerry Heinicke, President, phone 863-603-9536. January 7. Lakeland Art Guild Meeting. 6:00-7:30pm. Visual Concepts, Lakeland. Phone: 863-646-7166. January 9. Edward Bok Memorial Carillon Concerts. 1 & 3pm. Commemorates the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and humanitarian Edward W. Bok who died on January 9, 1930. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. January 9-26. DONT DRESS FOR DINNER. Learn more on page 8. Theatre Winter Haven. 863-294-7469; www.theatrewinterhaven.com. January 9-26. The 64th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition. Gallery hours are 12:30-4pm, Monday-Friday during show weeks and one hour prior to Theatre Winter Haven performances. Ridge Art Association & Gallery, Winter Haven. 863-291-5661. January 10. Special Performance Series: Fernando Varela. 7:30pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre at Polk State College. Phone 863-297-1050 or www.polk.edu. January 10. Drew Carey. 8pm. The Lakeland Center. 863-834-8111 or www.thelakelandcenter.com. January 10-26. THE PSYCHIC. Learn more on page 8. Lake Wales Little Theatre, Lake Wales. 863-676-1266 or lwlt.org. January 11. Family Fun Day. 10am-12pm. Free. Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkhistorycenter.org; 863-534-4386. January 11. Opening Reception for the 64th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition. 6-8pm. Free. Ridge Art Association & Gallery, Winter Haven. 863-291-5661.
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January 11. Live Bait Band: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett & Summertime Fun. 7pm. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. 863-635-7222 or www.ramontheater.com. January 12. Murder Mystery Dinner: Death in Them Thar Hills. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. Visit www.ritzoncentral.com, phone 863-295-9900 or email ritz@ritzoncentral.com. January 13. Moonlight Carillon Concert. 7:30pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. January 14. Twist and Shout: The Definitive Beatles Experience. 8pm. The Lakeland Center. Visit www.thelakelandcenter.com. January 15. Rock of Ages. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Learn more on page 8. www.thelakelandcenter.com; 863-834-8111. January 16. Jerry Lewis. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Box Office: 863-834-8111 or visit www.thelakelandcenter.com. January 17. Curator Tour of Stephen Knapp: New Light. 12:151pm. Free at Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743 or visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. January 17. Opening Reception for Robert Farber: Sarasota-toLakeland, Bona Fide Florida the map is not the territory. 7pm. Free. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College. 863-680-4743. January 17-26. GREATER TUNA. Learn more on page 8. Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Theatre, Lakeland. Visit lakelandcommunitytheatre.com or phone 863-603-PLAY (7529). January 17-February 28: Robert Farber: Sarasota-to-Lakeland, Bona Fide Florida the map is not the territory. Free. Gallery hours: M-F, 9am-4pm when school is in session. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College. 863-680-4743. January 18. Winter Dog Day. 9am-Noon. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408.
History buffs will enjoy the two exhibits currently on display to commemorate the Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) of the America Civil War in the History Center.
January 18. Voices of the People: All Italian Concert. 7pm. Free. Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. www.polk.edu. January 18. THE MERRY WIDOW (in English). 7pm. A Night at the Opera presented by the Imperial Symphony Orchestra in artistic partnership with Florida Southern College. Branscomb Auditorium, Lakeland. ImperialSymphony.org or 863-688-3743. January 18 & 19. Ritz International Film Festival. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. www.ritzoncentral.com; 863-295-9900; email ritz@ritzoncentral.com. January 19. Lakeland Concert Band Concert. Pre-Show begins at 1:45pm. Concert at 2:30pm. Lakeland Concert Band. The Lakeland Center. LakelandConcertBand.com. January 19. Live at the Gardens! Music at Pinewood Series David Pedraza Viola & Piano Duo. 5pm. Reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. January 20. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 10am. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or ExplorationsV.com. January 21. Lunch and Learn - Florida Through Transportation, Part Two. 12:15-1pm. Free. Bring your lunch. Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkhistorycenter.org or 863-534-4386. January 21. GODSPELL. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Learn more on page 8. www.thelakelandcenter.com; 863-834-8111. January 22. String Orchestra Concert with Beyond the Chamber. 7:30pm. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. 863-499-2855 or www.harrisonarts.com. January 22. Moe Bandy Live at The Ritz. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. Visit www.ritzoncentral.com, phone 863-295-9900 or email ritz@ritzoncentral.com. January 23. Cross Currents Visual Arts Exhibit and Reception. 6pm. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com. January 23. Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel. Festival of Fine Arts Special Event. 7:30pm. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa.
Thomas Potter and Kimberly Saunders Randall in the ISOs 2009 production of Mozarts oper DON GIOVANNI. Dont miss THE MERRY WIDOW (in English) on January 18 at 7pm.
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FEBRUARY
February 1. Family Fun Workshop. 10am. FREE. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. February 1: Donuts for Dads. 10am. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or ExplorationsV.com. February 1. Platform KIDS. 5:30-8pm. FREE. Platform Art event for students K-12 with performances and a juried art competition. Oasis Community Church, Lakeland. www.platformart.org. February 1 & 2. Founders Day Weekend 8am-6pm. Celebration of the 85th Anniversary of the Gardens. Free admission on February 1. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org.
One Day More from Lakeland Community Theatres recent production of Les Miserables. Photo by Roy Rossell.
January 23. Marty Stuart. 8pm. The Lakeland Center. Box Office: 863-834-8111 or visit www.thelakelandcenter.com. January 24. Visual Arts Senior Showcase Opening Reception. 6pm. Harrison School for the Arts at Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com; www.PolkMuseumofArt.org; 863-688-5423. January 24-March 2. Visual Arts Senior Showcase. 6pm. Harrison School for the Arts at Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Learn more: www.harrisonarts.com; www.PolkMuseumofArt.org; 863-688-5423. January 25. Beginning Watercolors with Instructor Cathy Futral. 8:30am-4pm. Reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408. January 25. Chinese New Year Celebration. 10am-1pm. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869. January 25. Dream Lovers: A Tribute to the Bobby Darin & Connie Francis. 7pm. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. 863-635-7222 or www.ramontheater.com. January 25. Special Performance Series: Beach Party Boys. 7:30pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre at Polk State College. Phone 863-297-1050 or www.polk.edu. January 25. Special Performance Series: Beach Party Boys. 7:30pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre at Polk State College. Phone 863-297-1050 or www.polk.edu. January 27-February 24. Saddi Khali Photography Exhibit. New collection of scenes of Lake Wales on display in honor of Black History Month. Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. Details on the back cover. www.polk.edu. January 30. The Magic of the Violin, Rimma Bergeron-Langlois, violin. Faculty Artist Series. 7:30pm. Free. Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296 or www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. January 30. Merle Haggard. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Box Office: 863-834-8111 or visit www.thelakelandcenter.com. January 31 & February 1: Winter Dance Concert. 7:30pm. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com.
February 1. Dedication Day Celebration. 11am. Japanese drums, followed by a ceremony, guest speakers and a major announcement. Refreshments follow. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. February 1 & 2. Crossing the Moat. 10am-5pm. Rare opportunity to pass through the historic gates and see the Great Brass Door up close. The moat will close during the carillon concerts at 1 & 3pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. February 1 & 2. Carillon Concerts. 1 & 3pm. Live carillon concerts by Geert dHollander to celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the Gardens. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. February 2. Annual Decorative Art Show and Quilt Exhibit Reception. 2pm. Frostproof Art League. Phone 863-635-7271, www.frostproofartleague.org. February 3-20. One Billion Rising - Womens Rights Gallery Exhibit. Free. Gallery Hours 10am-2pm, Monday-Thursday. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery, Polk State College. 863-297-1050. February 4. Lakeland Art Guild Meeting. 6:00-7:30pm. Visual Concepts, Lakeland. Phone: 863-646-7166. February 4. Masterworks Concert III. 7:30pm. Imperial Symphony Orchestra Concert in Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. Learn more: 863-688-3743 or imperialsymphony.org. February 4, 11, 18, 25. Woodcarving. Tuesdays from 2-8pm. Ridge Woodcarving Club meets at the MacArthur Wellness Center, Lakeland. Carving instruction available and all ages are welcome. Information. Jerry Heinicke, President, phone 863-603-9536. February 5. Black History Month Celebration: Rhythm, Rhyme. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. Visit www.ritzoncentral.com, phone 863-295-9900 or email ritz@ritzoncentral.com. February 5-8, 11-14. BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS. 7:30pm. Polk State Theatre. Learn more on page 8. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. 863-297-1050. February 6. Tommy Tune: Steps in Time. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Visit www.thelakelandcenter.com phone 863-834-8111. February 7. Eluster Richardson Exhibition Opening Reception. 6-9pm. FREE. The Loft Art Gallery, upstairs in Paint Along Studios, Lakeland. www.loftartgallerydowntown.com.
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February 8: African American Heritage Celebration. 10am-1pm. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. ExplorationsV.com. February 8. Family Fun Day. 10am-12pm. Free. Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkhistorycenter.org; 863-534-4386. February 8. Murder Mystery Dinner: Death is a Cabernet. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. Visit www.ritzoncentral.com, phone 863-295-9900 or email ritz@ritzoncentral.com. February 8. The Shindigs: A Tribute to the Beach Boys & Other Artists of the 60s. 7pm. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. 863-635-7222 or www.ramontheater.com. February 9. Live at the Gardens! Music at Pinewood Series featuring Curtis on Tour by the Curtis Institute of Music. 5pm. Reservations are required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org or phone 863-676-1408. February 10-March 16. The Young Artist Show. Gallery hours are 12:30-4pm, Monday-Friday during show weeks and one hour prior to Theatre Winter Haven performances. Ridge Art Association & Gallery, Winter Haven. 863-291-5661. February 11. A Few of My Favorite Things, Stacey McColley, clarinet. Faculty Artist Series. 7:30pm. Free. Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Learn more: 863-680-4296 or www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. February 12. Black History Month Celebration: Voices of Glory in Concert. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. www.ritzoncentral.com, phone 863-295-9900 or email ritz@ritzoncentral.com. February 12. Moonlight Carillon Concert. 7:30pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or 863-676-1408. February 13-16, 20-23. THE WEDDING SINGER. FSC Theatre Arts. Learn more on page 8. Loca Lee Buckner Theatre, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. February 14-March 2. SOUTH PACIFIC. Learn more on page 9. Lakeland Community Theatre, Lake Mirror Theatre. 863-603-7529; www.lakelandcommunity.com. February 14. Valentines Dinner: Enchanting in the Country. 7pm. Dinner, cocktails, music and romance in Pinewood Estate. Reservations are required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org or phone 863-676-1408. February 15. Annual Frostproof Orange Blossom Festival. League members demonstrate their art techniques in the Gallery and on the streets. Frostproof Art League. Phone 863-635-7271, www.frostproofartleague.org. February 15. Special Performance Series: Brian Gurl & The Killer Bs. 7:30pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre at Polk State College. 863-297-1050 or www.polk.edu. February 16. Over 55 Show Band. 2pm. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. 863-297-1050; www.polk.edu February 16. Lakeland Concert Band Concert. Pre-Show begins at 1:45pm. Concert at 2:30pm. Lakeland Concert Band. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College. LakelandConcertBand.com.
February 17: Presidents Day Celebration. 10:30am. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or ExplorationsV.com. February 17. Music Faculty Showcase, Edition 2014. Festival of Fine Arts - Music. 7:30pm. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296; www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. February 17. Masters of Illusion. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Visit www.thelakelandcenter.com phone 863-834-8111. February 18. Lunch and Learn - Baseball in Florida. 12:15-1pm. Free. Bring your lunch. Polk County History Center, Bartow. Visit www.polkhistorycenter.org or 863-534-4386. February 19. Black History Month Celebration: Art Show & Displays. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. www.ritzoncentral.com, phone 863-295-9900 or email ritz@ritzoncentral.com. February 20-March 16. LEs MIsRAbLEs. Learn more on page 8. Theatre Winter Haven. 863-294-7469; www.theatrewinterhaven.com. February 22. The Gala. 6:30pm-Midnight. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Reservations required. Visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. February 22. Cash & Friends: A Tribute to Johnny Cash & Friends. 7pm. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. Phone 863-635-7222 or visit www.ramontheater.com. February 22. Intermediate Watercolors with Instructor Cathy Futral. 8:30am-4pm. Reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408. February 22 & 23. Bok Tower Souvenir Showcase. 9am-5pm. Bring your kitschy, quirky, historic and curious sovenirs to show off and see others from local collections and more. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408. February 22-April 10. La Florida: 500 Years in the Place of Flowers. 9am-5pm. John Moran photography exhibit. Bok Tower Gardens Visitor Center, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. February 23. Special Performance Series: Colcannon. 2pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre at Polk State College. 863-297-1050. February 23. Harmonious Fare Jazz in the City. 6pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408. February 24. Colcannon Residency. TBD. Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. www.polk.edu. February 25. Celtic Woman. 7:00pm. The Lakeland Center. Visit www.thelakelandcenter.com phone 863-834-8111. February 25. Moscow Festival Ballet: Tchaikovskys Romeo and Juliet. Festival of Fine Arts Special Event. 7:30pm. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. 863-680-4296. February 27. Church Basement Ladies. Performances at 2pm & 7pm. The Lakeland Center. Visit www.thelakelandcenter.com. February 28: Sister Cities Visual Arts Exhibit and Reception. 6pm. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com. February 28-March 2. GREASE. Learn more on page 9. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. Visit www.harrisonarts.com.
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March 4, 11, 18, 25. Woodcarving. Tuesdays from 2-8pm. Ridge Woodcarving Club meets at the MacArthur Wellness Center, Lakeland. Carving instruction available and all ages are welcome. Information. Jerry Heinicke, President, phone 863-603-9536. March 5. Helen Reddy. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Learn more, visit www.thelakelandcenter.com or phone 863-834-8111. March 6. Guitar Concert with Andrew York. 7:30pm. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. Learn more on Art-i-facts page 30. Visit www.harrisonarts.com or phone 863-499-2855. March 7. Ana Lopez Exhibition Opening Reception. 6-9pm. FREE. The Loft Art Gallery, upstairs in Paint Along Studios, Lakeland. Visit www.loftartgallerydowntown.com. March 8. Family Fun Day. 10am-Noon. Free. Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkhistorycenter.org or phone 863-534-4386. March 8: Donuts for Dads. 10am. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or ExplorationsV.com. March 8. Free to be Me 3rd-5th Grade Exhibition Reception. 11am & 1pm. FREE. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. March 8-16. 22nd International Carillon Festival. 1pm & 3pm. Daily concerts from four world-renowned and aspiring carillonneurs, plus special exhibits in the Visitors Center. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408. March 8. Roll out the Red Carpet for Harrison: Fundraising Gala. 6pm. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. Learn more: www.harrisonarts.com or 863-499-2855. March 8. A Neil Diamond Tribute with Diamond look and sound-alike Keith Allynn. 7pm. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. Phone 863-635-7222 or www.ramontheater.com. March 8. Special Performance Series: Music of the Carpenters. 7:30pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre at Polk State College. Phone 863-297-1050 or www.polk.edu. March 8, 9, 15 & 16. Hidden Garden Melodies. Noon-3pm. Impromptu music on the Blue Palmetto Caf Terrace. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408. March 9. Over 55 Show Band. 2pm. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. 863-297-1050; www.polk.edu March 9. Live at the Gardens! Music at Pinewood Series featuring Tom Van Peer. 5pm. Reservations are required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org. March 10-14. Lunch & Learn Guided Tour & Concert. Noon1:30pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Phone 863-676-1408 or visit www.boktowergardens.org. March 11. Masterworks Concert #4. 7:30pm. Music of John Williams, including his Star Wars Suite. Imperial Symphony Orchestra Concert in Youkey Theatre, The Lakeland Center. Phone 863-688-3743 or visit imperialsymphony.org.
Jerry Heinicke with his American Bullfighter at last years Art of Woodcarving Show. This years event is 9am-4pm, March 15 at First Presbyterian Church Lakeland.
MARCH
March 1: Donuts for Dads & Dr Seuss Birthday. 10am. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or ExplorationsV.com. March 1. Family Fun Workshop. 10am. FREE. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-5423 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. March 1. Unique Wearable Art Show. Noon. Frostproof Art League. Phone 863-635-7271, www.frostproofartleague.org. March 1. Polk State Music Jazz Concert. 7pm. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. 863-297-1050; www.polk.edu. March 1. Lotela Gold 50s & 60s Show Band. 7pm. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. 863-635-7222 or www.ramontheater.com. March 2. Polk State Music Music Concert. 2:30pm. Polk State College, Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. 863-297-1050. March 3-20. Faculty Show: New Art Faculty. Free. Gallery Hours 10am-2pm, Monday-Thursday. Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery at Polk State College. 863-297-1050 or www.polk.edu. March 4. Lakeland Art Guild Meeting. 6:00-7:30pm. Visual Concepts, Lakeland. Phone: 863-646-7166. March 4. Choral Chamber Concert. 7:30pm. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com or 863-499-2855. March 4. Fat Tuesday Stroll & Made in the Shade. Lighting fundraiser for the Awning & Faade. The Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven. www.ritzoncentral.com; 863-295-9900; ritz@ritzoncentral.com.
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March 12. Sweet Charity. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Learn more on page 9. www.thelakelandcenter.com; 863-834-8111. March 13. Moonlight Carillon Concert. 7:30pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. 863-676-1408; www.boktowergardens.org. March 13-30. ERNIE. Mitch Alboms play about the Hall of Fame (Detroit Tigers) broadcasters last night at Comerica. Learn more on page 9. Polk Theatre, Lakeland. www.polktheatre.org; 863-682-7553. March 14. Wildflower Walk. 10am. A two-mile walk along the new Preserve Trail with Greg Kramer, Director of Horticulture. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. Visit www.boktowergardens.org. March 14. Opening Reception for Senior Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition. 7pm. Free. Senior graphic design awards announced. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College. 863-680-4743. March 14-31. Senior Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition. Free. Gallery hours: M-F, 9am-4pm when school is in session. Melvin Gallery, Florida Southern College. 863-680-4743. March 14. Jazz Encounters. Festival of Fine Arts - Music. 7:30pm. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Phone: 863-680-4296, www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. March 15: Family Fun Day. 10am-12pm. Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkcountymuseum.org or 863-534-4386. March 15. Ridge Woodcarvers Club Spring Show. 9am-4pm. Held in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, Lakeland. RidgeWoodcarvers.org or 863-603-9536. March 15. Voices of the People: Schubert & More Concert. 7pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre at Polk State College. 863-297-1050 or www.polk.edu. March 15 & 16. TD Bank Central Park Art Festival. 10am-4pm. Ridge Art Association presents the 36th Annual Central Park fine arts show in Downtown Winter Haven. 863-291-5661. March 15. Dwight Icenhower, Elvis Tribute Artist. 7pm. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. 863-635-7222 or www.ramontheater.com. March 16. Special Performance Series: New Odyssey. 2pm. Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre at Polk State College. www.polk.edu. March 16. Lakeland Concert Band Concert. Pre-Show begins at 1:45pm. Concert at 2:30pm. Lakeland Concert Band. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College. LakelandConcertBand.com. March 16. Harmonious Fare St. Patricks Day. 7:30pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org. March 17. St. Patricks Day Carillon Concerts. 1 & 3pm. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org; 863-676-1408. March 17. Bill Cosby: Far From Finished Tour. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. www.thelakelandcenter.com; 863-834-8111. March 18. Lunch and Learn - Florida Underwater Archaeology. 12:15-1pm. Free. Bring your lunch. Polk County History Center, Bartow. www.polkhistorycenter.org or 863-534-4386.
March 18. Bob Eubanks and The Not So Newlywed Game. 7:30pm. The Lakeland Center. Visit www.thelakelandcenter.com. March 19. The Big Bass Theory. Festival of Fine Arts - Music. 7:30pm. Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Phone: 863-680-4296, www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. March 19. Disneys BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. 7:30pm. Learn more on page 9. The Lakeland Center. www.thelakelandcenter.com or 863-834-8111. March 20. Piano Concert. 7:30pm. Harrison School for the Arts, Lakeland. www.harrisonarts.com or 863-499-2855. March 21. Exhibition Reception for Site Specifics: Dan Gunderson and Barbara Sorenson. 6-8:30pm. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-688-7743 or visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. March 21. Flicks in the Garden: The Wizard of Oz. 8:30pm. Dorothy and Totos musical fantasy adventure. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or phone 863-676-1408. March 21 & 22. Family Camping Adventure. 6pm. Spend the night in the Gardens and unravel the mysteries of nighttime sights and sounds of nature. Reservations required. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or phone 863-676-1408. March 21- April 6. ALMOST, MAINE. Learn more on page 9. Lake Wales Little Theatre, Lake Wales. 863-676-1266 or lwlt.org. March 22-June 8. Site Specifics: Dan Gunderson and Barbara Sorenson Exhibition. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. 863-6887743 or visit www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. March 24-28. Spring Break Art Camp at Polk Museum of Art. 9am-4pm. Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland. Phone 863-688-5423 or www.PolkMuseumofArt.org. March 24-28: Full STEAM Ahead! Spring Break Camp. 9am5pm. Call for pricing and topics. Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. 863-687-3869 or ExplorationsV.com. March 27. The Flute Connection, Colleen Blagov, flute. Faculty Artist Series. 7:30pm. Free. Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall, Florida Southern College, Lakeland. Phone 863-680-4296 or visit www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. March 28. Flicks in the Garden: Casablanca. 8:30pm. Bogart and Bergmans classic romantic drama. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales. www.boktowergardens.org or phone 863-676-1408. March 29. Mystery Dinner Theatre: Curse of the Comet. 7pm. Ramon Theater, Frostproof. Learn more: Phone 863-635-7222 or visit www.ramontheater.com. March 29: (Grown-up) Night at the Museum. 7-10pm. Annual fundraiser at Explorations V Childrens Museum, Lakeland. Phone 863-687-3869 or visit ExplorationsV.com.
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Cultural Arts Council Organization Member Directory

1 - BARTOW
Bartow Art Guild
P.O. Box 1644 Bartow, FL 33831 863-534-1877 www.bartowartguild.com
4 - FROSTPROOF
Frostproof Art League & Gallery
12 E. Wall St. Frostproof, FL 33843 863-635-7271 frostproof12@yahoo.com
Creative Industry Members

Downtown Lakeland Partnership
P.O. Box 3499 Lakeland, FL 33802-3499 863-510-9723 www.downtownlakelandfl.com
Kids Tag Art
Polk County Tax Collectors Office MarthaRoeBurke@PolkTaxes.com www.polktaxes.com/kidstags/kidstagart.asp
Ramon Theater
15 E. Wall St. Frostproof, FL 33843 Mail: P.O. Box 1115 Frostproof, FL 33843 863-635-7222 www.ramontheater.com
The Gallery by Donna Petcoff Watson

Visit by appointment only 101 W. Main St. Lakeland, FL 33815 863-825-6007 donnapetcoffwatson.com info@donnapetcoffwatson.com
Polk County History Center
100 East Main Street Bartow, FL 33830 863-534-4385 www.polkcountymuseum.org
5 - HAINES CITY
Haines City Community Theatre, Inc.
P.O. Box 1452 Haines City, FL 33845 863-421-1893 www.hainescitytheatre.com
The School Board of Polk County
Gallery 2125
at Lakeland Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens 2125 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland FL 33801 863-808-4933 lisa.wood@carriageservices.com
P.O. Box 391 Bartow, FL 33831-0391 863-647-4727 kymberly.cruz@polk-fl.net www.polk-fl.net/districtinfo/departments/finearts.htm
6 - LAKELAND
Arts On The Park
115 North Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-680-2787 www.artsonthepark.org
2 - DAVENPORT
Davenport School of the Arts
4751 Hwy 547 N Davenport, FL 33837 863-421-3247 www.davenportschoolofthearts.com
Gary Gessford/Gessford Studio

863-425-3669 gessfordstudio.com
Bach Festival of Central Florida

P.O. Box 2764 Lakeland, FL 33806 863-299-2555 863-439-3055 www.bachfestivalofcentralflorida.org
Lakeland Sister Cities International

c/o Jim Verplanck 228 S. Massachusetts Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-646-2426 www.sister-cities.org jimverplanck@aol.com or sistercities@lakelandgov.net
3 - FORT MEADE
Historical Society of Fort Meade
1 N. Tecumseh Ave Fort Meade, FL 33841 863-285-7474 fortmeadeflmuseum.iconosites.com
Citrus Lakes Chorus
3422 Waterlute Way Lakeland, FL 33811 863-868-7268 morganed813@reagan.com
Lakeside Music Room

863-293-1510 sandhd@verizon.net
Explorations V Childrens Museum

109 N. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-687-3869 www.explorationsv.com
Paint Along Studios

123 S. Kentucky Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-409-5771 www.paintalongstudios.com
Florida Air Museum at Sun n Fun

4175 Medulla Road Lakeland, FL 33807 863-644-2431 www.sun-n-fun.org
Ridge Orchid Society

c/o Ms. Kay Stone 8149 Alt-Bab Cutoff Rd. Bartow, FL 33830 863-205-7810 Kaystone@proigy.net or powerseven40@lire.com (Judy Power)
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Florida Dance Arts

Polk City
98
6929 Old State Rd 37 Lakeland, FL 33811 863-221-8181 www.floridadancearts.com

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Providence Poinciana
Davenport
Visual Concepts of Florida

2607 Orleans Ave. Lakeland, FL 33803 863-646-7166 www.visualconceptsfl.com
Kathleen Gibsonia
Lake Alfred Auburndale

92
5 Haines City
See page 44, visit www.polkarts.org or contact Polk Arts Alliance Executive Director Meri Mass at director@polkarts.org to learn more about membership.
Winston Medulla Willow Oak
6 Lakeland
Highland City
Inwood
570
Winter Haven
Dundee Waverly
Alt.
Eagle Lake Wahneta
27
Mulberry
60
1 Bartow
Crooked Lake Park
17
Lake Wales Fedhaven Babson Park Frostproof Nalcrest Indian Lake Estates
60
27
Fort Meade
98
Bowling Green
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Polk Arts Alliance Individual & Corporate Members

Polk Arts Alliance, the official local arts agency for Polk County, is grateful to our donors, members and community partners. Members at the $250 level and above as of June 14, 2013 are listed below. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Major Underwriters ($20,000 & above) Polk Board of County Commissioners Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing Bartow Community Healthcare Foundation Peterson & Myers Platinum ($2500 & above) Allen & Company Gold ($1000 & above) City of Lakeland The Connor Family Fund Fiat of Winter Haven Silver ($500 & above) Ardaman & Associates, Inc. BowyerSingleton & Associates, Inc. Central Concrete Products, Inc. Chastain Skillman Citizens Bank & Trust Coldwell Bank Commercial Saunders, Ralston, Dantzler Constangy, Brooks & Smith, L.L.P. Community Southern Bank DRMP Engineers, Surveyors Planners & Scientists Drummond Company Geosyntec Consultants Hauger-Bunch Realtor, PC Hazen & Sawyer Hubbard Construction Company Hydro Solutions Consulting, LLC Infrastructure Engineers, Inc. Jr. Davis Construction Madrid Engineering Group Register Construction & Engineering REISS Engineering Republic Services Spath Jewelers, Inc. six/ten corporation Transworld Systems, Inc. Valenti Campbell Trohn Tamayo Aranda, P.A. Wallis, Murphey, Boyington Architects, Inc. Bronze ($250 & above) A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. Tom Freeman Family John Happy Nancy Hale Hoyt Mr. & Mrs. Mass Tom Petcoff Physical Health Care Center/Leslie Ferrands Susan Waddell Major In-Kind Dave Connor Drummond Company Brian Hinton The Lakeland Center
Florida Dance Theatre
305 W. Main St. Lakeland, FL 33815 863-802-0399 www.floridadancetheatre.org
7 - LAKE WALES
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd. Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-676-1408 www.boktowergardens.org
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-680-4296 www.flsouthern.edu
Historical Lake Wales Society
Historic Lakeland
P.O. Box 3347 Lakeland, FL 33802-3347 863-682-6149 www.historiclakeland.org
325 S. Scenic Hwy. Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-678-4209 www.cityoflakewales.com
Lake Wales Arts Council
Imperial Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 2623 Lakeland, FL 33806 863-688-3743 www.imperialsymphony.org
P.O. Box 608 Lake Wales, FL 33859 863-676-8426 www.lakewalesartscouncil.org
Lake Wales Little Theatre
Lakeland Art Guild
P.O. Box 353 Lakeland, FL 33802 863-646-8264 www.lakelandartguild.org
411 N. Third St. P.O. Box 3428 Lake Wales, FL 33859-3428 863-676-1266 lwlt.org
McLaughlin Middle & Fine Arts Academy

800 S. 4th St. Lake Wales, FL 33853 863-678-4233 madalyn.hilliard@polk-fl.net
Lakeland Choral Society
P.O. Box 3157 Lakeland, FL 33802 lakelandchoralsociety@gmail.com www.lakelandchoralsociety.org
8 - WINTER HAVEN
All Saints Academy
5001 SR 540 West Winter Haven, FL 33880 863.293.5980 www.allsaintsacademy.com
Lakeland Community Theatre
Lake Mirror Theatre 121 S. Lake Ave.. Lakeland, FL 33806 863-603-7529 www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
Lakeland Concert Band
P.O. Box 24238 Lakeland, FL 33802 863-660-8428 www.lakelandconcertband.com
Arts Ensemble Education Foundation & Healing Arts Center
Lois Cowles Harrison Center For The Visual & Performing Arts
1000 American Superior Blvd . Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-293-2700 www.artsensemblehealingarts.com
750 Hollingsworth Rd. Lakeland, FL 33801 863-499-2855 www.harrisonarts.com
Polk State College
999 Avenue H, NE Winter Haven, FL 33881 Cultural Events: 863-297-1050 www.polk.edu
Platform ART
P.O. Box 1034. Lakeland, FL 33802-1034 863-838-2262 www.platformart.org
Ridge Art Association
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-291-5661 www.ridgeart.org
Polk Museum Of Art
800 East Palmetto Street Lakeland, FL 33801 863-688-7743 www.PolkMuseumofArt.org
The Ritz Theatre - Ritz on Central
263 W. Central Ave. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-295-9900 www.ritzoncentral.com
Polk Theatre
139 S. Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL 33801 863-682-7553 www.polktheatre.org
Symphony Guild of Winter Haven

P.O. Box 7721 Winter Haven, FL 33883 863-293-5214 Fax: 863-293-4962
Ridge Woodcarvers Club
821 Lakeside Drive, MacArthur Center. Lakeland, FL 33803 www.ridgewoodcarversclub.org
Theatre Winter Haven
210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., SW. Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-294-7469 www.theatrewinterhaven.com
Rochelle School of the Arts
1501 N. Martin L. King Ave. Lakeland, FL 33805 http://schools.polk-fl.net/rochellearts/
Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33801-6034 863-667-5000 www.seuniversity.edu
The Lakeland Center
701 W. Lime Street Lakeland, FL 33815 863-834-8111 www.thelakelandcenter.com
The Tuesday Music Club
P.O. Box 2524 Lakeland, FL 33803 www.musicclublakeland.org
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Individual & Corporate Membership Benefits

Title $10,000
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Named as presenting title sponsor of one of PAAs annual events including listing/logo recognition on PAA website, printed materials, advertising, promotional items and event signage. Listing as an event title sponsor on the membership and event page in Art-i-facts Magazine and on the website. One full page ad in four consecutive issues of Artifacts magazine (premium position). Introduction at PAA events and special recognition at your named sponsored event. Opportunity to have a display/exhibit at your named event.
Polk Arts Alliance
Joi n Th e Arts
The designated Local Arts Agency for Polk County
The mission of the Polk Arts Alliance is to cultivate an environment in which all the arts flourish through Advocacy, Collaboration, Education, Economic Development and Marketing. If you enjoy the Cultural Arts and believe the arts are important to our quality of life, please consider becoming an individual member or corporate partner. Polk Arts Alliance and our cultural arts community need your support.
Polk Arts Alliance Membership Investment Categories

Individual/Corporate_Levels:
q_Title_ q_Diamond_ q_Platinum_ q_Gold_ q_Silver_ q_Bronze_ q_Friends_of_Polk_Arts_ q_Individual_ q_Senior_(age_60+)_ $10,000_ $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $35 $30
Diamond $5,000
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus One full page ad in four consecutive issues of Artifacts magazine (premium position). Recognition on website, in printed materials, media advertising, signage at events, promotional items and introduction at PAA events.
Non-Profit_Arts_Organization Membership_Dues:
(Based on Budget Size) q_Under_$50,000_ q_$50,000-$99,999_ q_$100,000-$199,999_ q_$200,000-$499,999_ q_Over_$500,000_ $50 $75 $100 $150 $200
Platinum $2,500
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Listing on signage at PAAs annual events. Logo linked to your website on PAA website. One full page ad in one issue of Art-i-facts Magazine.
MEMBERSHIP FORM
Gold $1000
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Listing linked to your website on the PAA website. One half page ad in one issue of Art-i-facts Magazine.
q_Yes!
I_would_like_to_support_the_Polk_Arts_Alliance!
Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________ City:_ __________________________________________________________________ State:_ _____________________ Zip:_ ________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________________________ To join, simply send this completed form indicating your membership level along with a check made payable to:
Silver - $500
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Featured annually in a special recognition page in Art-i-facts Magazine and a post on the PAA website (www.polkarts.org). Listing in quarterly Artifacts magazine.
Bronze - $250
Amenities listed at the levels below, plus Invitation to Cultural Arts Recognition Program (CARP) awards reception. Member advertising rate (half off the nonmember rate) in quarterly Artifacts magazine.
Friends of Polk Arts - $100
Polk Arts Alliance, Inc. P.O. Box 727 Bartow, FL 33831-0727

Polk Arts Alliance (PAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All memberships and donations enable PAA to promote the arts, cultural, historic and arts education opportunities in Polk County, and are tax deductible in accordance with IRS tax code.
Amenities listed at basic level below, plus Member listing on www.polkarts.org.
Basic Membership Individual - $35 Seniors (age 60+) - $30
Receive next four issues of Art-i-facts Magazine in your mailbox.
INVEST IN THE CULTURAL ARTS!

863-804-0494__Director@PolkArts.org__www.polkarts.org
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This photo of Bok Tower was taken by Saddi Khali, a photographer, writer and performance artist who spent a month in late 2013 as the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Centers first artist-in-residence. During his stay, Khali photographed scenes of Lake Wales for a new collection that will be on display at the Arts Center from Jan. 27 to Feb. 24, in honor of Black History Month. His work will also be on display the entire month of February at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery. Both exhibitions are free and open to the public. The Lake Wales Arts Centers Michael Crews Gallery is open 8am to 6pm Monday-Friday and 8am to 1pm Saturday. The Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery is open 10am to 2pm Monday-Thursday.

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VOLUME 16 / NUMBER 2 / JAN-MAR 2014

Stephen Knapp, Done for the Night, detail

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